How long do you have to go to school to be a Neuropsychologist?

Answer 1

It depends on the student and the University you attend. Your undergraduate can take anywhere from 2-5 years to complete. Also some schools have a combined Masters and PhD program which ranges from 3-5 years to complete. If you choose a university that does not have a combined program it may take longer. After the completion of the doctoral coursework, training and dissertation, students must complete a 1-year internship, followed by an additional 2 years of supervised residency.

So it could take anywhere from 8-13 years.

Answer 2

It depends on your overall career goals and objectives. Read the following for each level starting with The Bachelor's degree.

A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.

The master's degree can take approximately two to three years to complete post bachelor's degree. The actual length of time depends on the specific program of study; the credit load carried per semester, and provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college or university.

The doctorate would take approximately four years post bachelor's to complete. The actual length of time depends much on how long it takes a student to prepare and defend their dissertation, which is an individual student project advancing an original view point on a topic of the students choosing with extensive supporting research and approved by a designated committee.

Answer 3

To become a neuropsychologist, you typically need a doctoral degree in psychology or neuroscience, which usually takes about 5-7 years of graduate education. Additionally, you will need to complete postdoctoral training in neuropsychology, which can take 1-2 years. Overall, it can take around 6-9 years of schooling after completing a bachelor's degree to become a neuropsychologist.