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Clinical Neuropsychology

Do you want to explore disorders that affect the brain and connect scientific knowledge to recovery? Do you want to help children, adults and older people regain their independence and strength?

The growing attention to neuropsychological issues calls for highly trained clinical and scientific neuropsychologists who can:


• investigate a wide range of brain-related disorders — from ADHD and autism to neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injury
• adequately diagnose, treat and unravel complex conditions through scientific research
• work with advanced techniques such as neuropsychological tests, neuroimaging and electrophysiology to see the brain in action
• combine knowledge with practical experience to improve patients’ quality of life
• operate both clinically and scientifically, for example through an internship and a master’s thesis.


With the knowledge and skills you gain in this Master’s, you can make a difference for patients as well as for the advancement of neuropsychology. You will learn how to research, diagnose and treat the disorders and combine clinical practice with scientific research to promote recovery and improve quality of life.

Interested? Check out the information events or contact our study advisor.

Facts & Figures
Degree
MSc in Psychology
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 EC)
Croho code
60260
Language of instruction
Dutch, English
Start
February, September
Faculty
Behavioural and Social Sciences

Why study this programme in Groningen?

  • Broad integration of clinical practice and research: Learn from lecturers who are active both in clinical practice and in leading neuropsychological research
  • Strong foundation in research within a clinical context: A unique combination of fundamental and applied research directly linked to patient care
  • Excellent preparation for working as a practitioner under supervision in healthcare
  • Outstanding preparation for a PhD trajectory: Intensive academic training and direct involvement in ongoing research projects
  • Flexible internship opportunities: Possibility to choose a research internship in the Netherlands or abroad, or a clinical internship in a country of where you have a high level of language proficiency

Programme

To meet the requirements for the master's track Clinical Neuropsychology, you have to complete 2 foundation courses, 1 skills course, 1 method course, 2 elective courses, a 10 EC internship and a 20 EC master's thesis.

A 10 EC internship is a mandatory part of the master. This internship can be, for example, a clinical internship (in e.g., a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation centre, etc.) or, for example, a research-oriented internship. A clinical internship must be arranged at a host institution in the country of your choice, often outside the Netherlands, since completing a clinical internship at a Dutch institution requires a high level of proficiency in Dutch. A research-oriented internship can be completed in Groningen or in your institution/country of choice.

If you consider completing the GZ-opleiding (Dutch postdoctoral training to become a health care psychologist), please be aware that a 10EC clinical internship does not fulfill the admission criteria of the GZ-opleiding which requires a clinical internship of at least 19EC. Please see https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/postmaster/ for more information about the GZ-opleiding and all admission criteria. The Dutch Klinische Neuropsychologie master track includes a 20 EC clinical internship. However, this master track, and especially the clinical internship within this master track, requires speaking Dutch on a high level.

Semesters
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Neuropsychology and psychiatric disorders (5 EC)
Repeated measures (5 EC)
Neuropsychological assessment (5 EC)
Elective course

Any other Clinical Neuropsychology course or other psychology master course

Internship (10 EC)

In the English Clinical Neuropsychology track a 10EC (https://ocasys.rug.nl/2025-2026/catalog/course/PSEMNI-10#PSEMNI-10.2025-2026.1) internship should be completed.

Master's thesis (20 EC)

In the English Clinical Neuropsychology track a 20EC master's thesis (https://ocasys.rug.nl/2025-2026/catalog/course/PSEMNT-20#PSEMNT-20.2025-2026.1) should be completed.

Research methods in clinical neuropsychology (5 EC)
Capita selecta clinical neuropsychology (5 EC)
Advanced clinical neuropsychology (5 EC)
Test construction (5 EC)
Neuropsychological rehabilitation and treatment (5 EC)

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is optional

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

Your previous education and chosen master track determine the application procedure and whether you are eligible for admission to the master or a possible premaster. Check https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie to find the admission requirements that apply to you.

language test

Depending on your background and language of the track of your choice, you will have to submit proof of your proficiency in either Dutch or English. For more information see https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie

other admission requirements
Selection Procedure
For this master's track, there is a selection process. For more information, please have a look at this page

Registration procedure

The information can be found on the page about Application, Admission and Selection.

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 March 202601 September 2026
01 October 202601 February 2027
EU/EEA students01 March 202601 September 2026
01 October 202601 February 2027
non-EU/EEA students01 March 202601 September 2026
01 October 202601 February 2027
Please note:
We strongly advise non-EU/EEA students to submit the application well in advance of the deadline (more than 1 month) to allow sufficient time to obtain or renew a visa.

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

Your previous education and chosen master track determine the application procedure and whether you are eligible for admission to the master or a possible premaster. Check https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie to find the admission requirements that apply to you.

language test

Depending on your background and language of the track of your choice, you will have to submit proof of your proficiency in either Dutch or English. For more information see https://www.rug.nl/gmw/masters/psychology/toelatingseisen-masters-psychologie

other admission requirements

Selection Procedure
For this master's track, there is a selection process. For more information, please have a look at this page

Registration procedure

The information can be found on the page about Application, Admission and Selection.

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 March 202601 September 2026
01 October 202601 February 2027
EU/EEA students01 March 202601 September 2026
01 October 202601 February 2027
non-EU/EEA students01 March 202601 September 2026
01 October 202601 February 2027
Please note:
We strongly advise non-EU/EEA students to submit the application well in advance of the deadline (more than 1 month) to allow sufficient time to obtain or renew a visa.

Tuition fees

NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2025-2026€ 2601full-time
non-EU/EEA2025-2026€ 21400full-time
EU/EEA2026-2027€ 2695full-time
non-EU/EEA2026-2027€ 22200full-time

Practical information for:

After your studies

Job prospects

What is a neuropsychologist doing?

  • Working as a neuropsychologist in clinical practice (neuropsychological assessment and treatment of patients).
  • Research in clinical populations (PhD trajectory).
  • Policymaker in science or clinical practice.

Career services BSS
Where do you want to work after your studies? You can contact
Career Services already during your studies. They will help you orientate on your career, develop your skills, apply for jobs and find an internship.

Job examples

  • Neuropsychologist

    in general and academic hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, school support services, epilepsy centres, forensic hospitals, institutions for the mental disabled, psychiatric centres etc.

  • Researcher

    in the field of clinical neuropsychology, e.g. research focused on neuropsychological impairments in patients with neurological or psychiatric conditions or studying the efficacy of neuropsychological treatment.

  • Policymaker in science or clinical practice

    For example, positions as coordinator or large research projects, manager in higher education, administration, in research institutes or pharmaceutical companies.

Research

For an overview of the research of the expertise group Clinical Neuropsychology, please see Expertise group Clinical Neuropsychology.

For a general overview of research of the Psychology department have a look at Mindwise. This is a blog platform of the Department of Psychology of the University of Groningen (located in the Netherlands). Staff and students write in a personal capacity about psychological research and education in Groningen, and express their opinions on current affairs based on their expertise.

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Contact

  • Student Service Desk (appointment Academic Advisor & more see website (Onderwijsbalie))
  • Toelatingscommissie Master Psychologie (about admission & application, for students with a Dutch diploma)
    Email: toelatingscommissie.masterpsy rug.nl
  • Studieadviseurs Psychologie (academic Advisor Psychology) (over het programma, studeren / about the programme, studying)
    Email: studyadvice.psy rug.nl
  • Admission Office (Contact form) (for students with a non-Dutch diploma)
    Telephone: +31-(0)50 363 8976
  • Dr. Janneke Koerts (Coordinator master programme Clinical Neuropsychology)
    Email: mastercoordinator.kn-cn rug.nl
    Telephone: +31 (0)50 363 6016

Study associations

VIP

VIP is the study association for the Psychology students at the University of Groningen.
VIP organizes study-related and social activities. As a VIP-member, you receive a discount on study books as well as a discount on VIP activities. On this website, you can find more information about VIP, our events, committees, and the book sale.
https://www.vipsite.nl/
Study support

In the Psychology programme, there is a strong focus on study advice. Study advisors are available for both the Dutch-taught and English-taught programmes. You can contact them as a prospective student, current student, or former student of programmes within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences.

Study advisors can assist you with questions regarding:
• the content of the programme
• planning and organising your studies
• choices during your study
• registrations
• programme regulations
• taking courses outside your programme
• studying abroad

They are also available for personal support.
Don't hesitate to get in touch or make an appointment with one of the study advisors.

For brief questions, please email: studyadvice.psy rug.nl
You can make an appointment via the online scheduling system: https://fbss.as.me/schedule/9de94536 ,
or by phone through the education desk: +31 50 3636301