Clinical Neuropsychology & Disability

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5047
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Course ID
207993
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Amie Foran
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The overall aim of this course is to introduce clinical trainees to the fields of clinical neuropsychology and disability by examining some of the developmental and acquired brain-based disorders that can impact on the cognitive and psychological functioning of children and adults who are seen in clinical settings.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand at an advanced level the nature, rationale, and purposes of neuropsychological and disability assessments.
  • Acquire a strong working knowledge of the structural and functional organisation of the brain, and the regions that are affected by various brain-based disorders
  • Recognise and understand tests that are commonly used in neuropsychological and disability assessments
  • Understand at an advanced level some of the main types of developmental and acquired brain disorders; the main cognitive and psychological problems that are associated with these different disorders; and the treatments and prognoses for these disorders

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 25621
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BUSI5163 Evidence-based Practice (Clinical)

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in PSYC5049 Psychological Assessment (Clinical and Health)

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PSYCHOL7135 Clinical Neuropsychology & Disability at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Psychology (Clinical)