How to Become a Clinical Neuropsychologist
Clinical Neuropsychologists have completed a minimum of six years full-time university training.
This includes undergraduate study in a recognised (i.e. accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) psychology training program, postgraduate study in a recognised (i.e. accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) clinical neuropsychology training program and further supervised experience in clinical neuropsychology (as per AHPRA requirements).
Clinical Neuropsychologists are legally required to be registered with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia and must undertake continuing professional development to maintain registration.
To find a list of accredited psychology programs of study in Australia, please visit https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Accreditation/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx. If you have an enquiry about your registration or about becoming a registered psychologist in Australia, contact AHPRA using the online enquiry form at https://www.ahpra.gov.au/About-Ahpra/Contact-Us/Make-an-Enquiry.aspx or by calling 1300 419 495.
Pathway to becoming a CCN psychologist
- Education: Clinical Neuropsychologists have completed a minimum of six years full-time university training.
This includes undergraduate study in a recognised (i.e. accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) psychology training program, postgraduate study in a recognised (i.e. accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council) clinical neuropsychology training program.
- Supervised Practice: Undertaking further supervised experience in a one- to two-year registrar program in clinical neuropsychology to gain practical experience (as per AHPRA requirements).
- Registration and Endorsement: Registering with the Psychology Board of Australia and obtaining an area of practice endorsement (AoPE) in clinical neuropsychology.
Clinical Neuropsychologists are legally required to be registered with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia and must undertake continuing professional development to maintain registration.
To find a list of accredited psychology programs of study in Australia, please visit https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Accreditation/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx.
If you have an enquiry about your registration or about becoming a registered psychologist in Australia, contact AHPRA using the online enquiry form at https://www.ahpra.gov.au/About-Ahpra/Contact-Us/Make-an-Enquiry.aspx.
CCN has compiled a comprehensive resource list to support your CCN career.
APS CCN Student and Early Career survey 2023
Thank you to all the students and early career neuropsychologists who participated in this survey.
Executive summary of results
Prizes and Awards
APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists conference student prize
The APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference Student Prize encourages and acknowledges the significant contributions of student presentations as part of the annual College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN) Conference Scientific Program.
More award information found here.
APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Genevieve Heath Memorial student travel award
The APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Genevieve Heath Memorial student travel award supports the attendance of student members of the college’s Queensland section at a neuropsychology conference held either nationally or internationally and in doing so supports the continued professional development of students in neuropsychology.
Award information