Masters Clinical Neuropsychology

The CS in Clinical Neuropsychology continues the training of the 1st cycle in Psychology, complementing the Organic Unit's (OU) 2nd cycle training offer. With a theoretical-practical nature, the CS aims to promote the acquisition, training and improvement of clinical skills in the area of neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation in different neuropathological conditions and throughout the life cycle, while also training students for areas of research at the interface of Psychology and Neurosciences. This includes fundamental skills for professional practice, such as critical thinking, solid ethical principles and collaboration with peers in an intervention context that is essentially multidisciplinary.

You can apply for the cycle of studies (CS) leading to a master's degree: a) holders of a bachelor's degree in Psychology or its legal equivalent; b) holders of a foreign academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies in Psychology organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna process by a State adhering to that process; c) holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as satisfying the objectives of the degree of licenciado in Psychology by the statutorily competent body.

Holders of a degree in Psychology (1st Cycle) and holders of a pre-Bologna degree in Psychology (5 years of training with integrated curricular internship).

Health institutions (public and private hospitals; private clinics; rehabilitation centers, etc.) that treat neurological injuries and illnesses. Mental health institutions dedicated to the treatment of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. Academic career by applying for research grants for Research Units in Experimental Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology and Neurosciences. Private practice after completing a professional internship with the Portuguese Psychologists' Association.