Postgraduate Diploma in Neuropsychology (PGDipNeuropsych)
Psychology
A course by
Otago University
A two-year, part-time postgraduate qualification for registered psychologists, providing academic and vocational training to become a practicing neuropsychologist in New Zealand. Combines neuroscience, clinical practice, and bicultural approaches.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
University of Otago, Wellington, Wellington
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Practice as a Neuropsychologist
Develop the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to be registered and work as a practicing neuropsychologist in New Zealand.
Assessment of Neurological and Developmental Disorders
Gain expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of a range of neuropsychological conditions, including brain injuries, stroke, dementias, developmental disorders like ADHD and autism.
Implement Neuropsychological Interventions
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Neuropsychology (PGDipNeuropsych) is a two-year, part-time programme for registered psychologists. It prepares graduates for practice as neuropsychologists, focusing equally on academic and practice-based learning grounded in a New Zealand context with an emphasis on biculturalism. The curriculum covers neurological and developmental conditions, acquisition and rehabilitation, advanced assessment techniques, and clinical supervision. The program is structured with modules, teaching blocks in Wellington, online tutorials, supervised clinical practice, and progressive examinations. It is designed to be completed while working in the field.
Course Content
- Foundations of Applied Neuropsychology (NPSY 701)
- Applied Neuroscience in Neuropsychology (NPSY 702)
- Neuropsychology of Acquired Brain Injuries and Stroke (NPSY 703)
- Clinical Practice in Neuropsychology 1 (NPSY 706)
- Clinical Practice in Neuropsychology 2 (NPSY 707)
- One of: Paediatric/Developmental Neuropsychology (NPSY 704) OR Neuropsychology of Aging & Degenerative Conditions (NPSY 705)
- Assessment and management of acquired neurological conditions (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementias)
- Developmental neuropsychological conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism)
- Scanning techniques (MRI, CT), neurosurgical and rehabilitation strategies
- Building bicultural approaches with Māori
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Mental Health
Rehabilitation
Clinical Psychology
Future employment opportunities might be
Practising neuropsychologist
Neuropsychological assessor in hospitals and clinics