Careers to consider include:

• Cognitive neuroscientist: research the relationship between the brain and mind to understand how thoughts, memories, languages and actions are processed.
• Behavioural scientist: develop and test behavioural interactions and cognitive processes.
• Clinical laboratory manager: coordinate and organise ongoing activity in a laboratory environment related to the field of psychology and/or neuroscience.
• Data analyst: collect and analyse data to understand cognitive processing.
• Assistant neuropsychologist: assist a neuropsychologist; neuropsychologists often work as researchers or teachers or are employed by hospitals or healthcare facilities.
• Research assistant: assist with academic research; you may gain employment with a university or research institute.
• Clinical neurophysiological technician: record electrical activity of the brain and nervous system; daily tasks may involve reviewing patient history, gathering data and preparing patients for testing.
• Laboratory technician (clinical or research): collect samples, perform tests on body specimens and record results.
• Registered psychologist or research psychologist (with further study): work with patients to identify and diagnose emotional, mental and behavioural issues.

This degree can also be used as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical psychology, neuropsychology, or other areas of health science.

Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)

Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)

PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education

• Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
  AND
• Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
• Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE,
  or
• Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

• Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
• Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
  OR

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

• Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above
  OR

Work and life experience

• Qualify for Special Entry, or
• Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
• Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.