Clinical Neuropsychology
| Specialisatie van: | Psychology |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Science in Psychology |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar |
| Start: | September en Februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60395 |
De masterspecialisatie in klinische neuropsychologie biedt een theoretische basis en een praktische training in neuropsychologie en (klinisch) neuropsychologisch onderzoek.
Er is een toenemende erkenning van de rol die neuropsychologen spelen in het beheersen van hersenaandoeningen. De vraag naar hun diensten wordt groter nu de bevolking veroudert en medische (neuro)technologie verbetert. Neuropsychologen beoordelen en behandelen de cognitieve -, emotionele – en gedragsconsequenties van hersenafwijkingen.
Career
If you complete this master’s specialisation you are qualified for any position requiring an MSc in Psychology. You are also well equipped for general research positions and academic policy-making positions, in the following fields:
- Health care and social assistance
- Psychological advice organisations
- Consultancy
- Research companies and laboratories both in the private and the public sector
As a clinical neuropsychologists you typically work as part of a multidisciplinary team in neurological and psychiatric departments in:
- Hospitals, including university hospitals
- Research institutes
- Rehabilitation centres
- Nursing homes and private practices
Research/PhD
Are you interested in a scientific career and ready to start a PhD track in (clinical) neurosciences? In many cases it is possible to combine both scientific and clinical neuropsychological activities during a PhD track.
