Neuropsychology
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LEARN TO ASSESS AND TREAT COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERSAre you interested in the relationship between the brain and behaviour? As a neuropsychologist, you will study psychological functions such as perception, memory, language, attention, emotion and motor skills.This includes:how the brain mediates these psychological functions;the consequences of brain damage;how to treat disorders.Disorders can be caused by a wide range of aetiologies, such as an accident, a stroke, neural degeneration (Alzheimer’s, Wernicke-Korsakov syndrome), or developmental defects (dyslexia, ADHD, autism).What effect do brain injuries have on memory, attention or perception?Education driven by research and clinical experienceThe lecturers at the Neuropsychology Master’s programme all work in clinical practice and/or conduct state-of-the-art cognitive research at Utrecht University. This integration of science and practice feeds the Master’s programme’s educational activities.Work in multidisciplinary teamsIn this Master’s programme, you will learn how to work together with other behavioural and medical professionals. Our lecturers often have different specialist backgrounds, and you will experience the same multidisciplinary atmosphere in your internship as well.Limited admissionThe Neuropsychology Master’s programme is limited to a maximum of 65 admissions for the academic year. This means that no more than 65 candidates will be permitted to participate.PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMMEIn the Neuropsychology Master’s programme, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to assess and treat cognitive disorders resulting from brain dysfunction. You will develop into an academic professional, who can apply the latest scientific models of functions such as perception, memory and attention in clinical practice or to innovate assessment and treatment.Depending on your previous education, after completing this Master’s programme, you can continue your studies and:earn the Basic Psychodiagnostics Registration (BAPD) from the NIP (Netherlands Institute for Psychologists);meet the entry requirements for the Health Services Psychologist training programme (in the Netherlands).
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A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 93 and IELTS 6.5).Admission Deadline: April 1
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Utrecht
Utrecht
3584 CH
Netherlands
- 1 year
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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