What education do you need to become a neuropsychologist?

[powelstag]

I don't know if there is a difference in education between a psychologist and a neuropsychologist, but i would just like a simple quick list of what education is required to become a neuropsychologist, only. thank you!

[wootlebug]

Looking at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropsychology) it seems that a neuropsychologist is more academic/experimental whereas a psychologist is more front line treatment. Strikes me that the educational approach would be much the same - get yourself some good science qualifications at 'A' level and apply for a suitable course at university. Once you've got that lot under your belt you can specialise in neuro or otherwise.

[kittykat123123]

Take a degree in psychology (make sure to take Neurobiology), then a Phd in Clinical, after that specialise in Neuro-based work. There is an educational route, but I think the clinical route would be more effective. Hope this helps.

[lucky0979]

..you need to be "educated" (or is it "indoctrinated"?) that eveyone else besides you is a fool willing to part with their cash at any personal cost and that everyone is the same!!!!!

[Jackvinsly]

psychologist means:an academic, occupational or professional title.mostly they have to work on most typically in health and mental health care services, or in business and industry.
neurophysiology means: They are not a medical doctor but the are to work of Neuropsychological testing is designed to determine the brain's capacity with respect to short and long term memory,

[Jiheishou Daigakusha]

Psychologist is what's meant by the term 'shrink'. (Psychiatrists just pretend to listen while writing a script.) Neuro is a prefix that means brain.