Depends on your employment setting but for the most part there’s a good work life balance. University and medical center jobs you’re doing 9-5 hours. You might have work to do at home but there’s ways to manage that
Hi, I wasn't accepted into Medical School and I was thinking about pursuing my career in neuropsychology (I already have a bachelor in psychology). I just find the brain so fascinating and i would love to work with patients having brain injuries etc. However, the standardised testing side really makes me wonder if I would love this profession... I am a critical thinker and I love thinking to find answers... I wouldn't like having a job being so technical without much thinking (besides data interpretation). Would neuropsychology be good for me regardless ?are there any other aspects that could help me do more than just standardised testings ? thank you!
FleurDeSel Testing sounds like a lot of reports and writing. I wonder if you take some of that work home with you. Life/work balance is so important. If anything, professionals in this field should be more aware of that fact.
Did you know that the more you think a thought FleurDeSel, the stronger that neural connection in the brain becomes, and the more prone you will be to think that thought. It is similar to treading a path through shrubbery, the more the path is trod down the more defined that path becomes and the easier it is to follow that path more and more. Cheers - Mike.
This is probably way too late, but there is nothing about standardised testing that takes critical thinking out of the equation. Quite the opposite. Part of critical thinking is having epistemic rigour, and standardised testing is all about attempting to get to an accurate reading of the constructs in interest. Then, the interpretation of the results of those standardised tests is where your ability in critical thinking is truly put to the test. You’ve got to decide what the results mean in the particular context of a patient. Still, it may or may not be your thing. And maybe you have a particular thing in mind in terms of what critical thinking means. But I don’t think you really have anything to be worried about. Plenty to sink your mind into in a career like neuropsych.
I wish I was clever enough to do a degree in neuropsychology. My highest degree from school was a GCE D Grade in English Literature. I also failed GCE English from college with a D. However, I wish you every happiness in life Christopher, through your career in this highly intelligent subject. With Best Wishes! Cheers - Mike.
I would really like to have pursued some brainy subject at university, like neuropsychology, or philosophy, or evolutionary biology, or be a Dr of planetary sciences at Manchester University, UK, or for the title and ego be a Director of Manned Space Flights at NASA, or an executive director at NASA, or be a journalist for the International Mensa Society, but I am just a dreamer and not clever enough. Lovely to daydream though. No harm in daydreaming.
@@sherlockholmeslives.1605 There's a new understanding of how learning works. Coursera has a very basic understanding of what factors influence memory retention "Learning how to learn". You can also use MOOCs and lectures here on YT to familiarize yourself with neuroscience topics. Change your nutritional habits as well as study habits and adopt an exercise regime. There is a lot that can be done regardless of your genetics. Don't give up.
@@sherlockholmeslives.1605 the brain is plastic! You are capable of doing anything and everything with that human brain of yours, you just need to discover how. there are different methods, modalities, routines of learning, which you can look into to utilise your potential. all the best mike! don't give up, cheers.
Hi, I was wondering if it is possible to combine neuropsychology and psychopathology? I am interested in the neuroscience of mental disorders but I am not sure which career path includes both. As this video suggests, neuropsychology is mostly concerned with brain injuries and neurological diseases, but not mental disorders and emotion?
I have found a university that does a Neuropyschology degree. I'm hoping that will be a good start, I have worked in brain injury for 3 years as an assistant so I have some good experience but I will admit the research aspect is daunting. I can imagine treating in a healthcare enviroment is something I would feel much more at home with. Thanks for the video.
Yes, although you have to make up for courses that are pre requisites of several graduate courses in clinical psychology, e.g., undergrad abnormal psychology, psychotesting etc.
do you know some schools offering neuropsychology? I'm from the Philippines and I'm currently taking up BS Psychology and AB Guidance and counseling and will be graduating on 2019 and will take the board exam for psychometricians after graduation. I plan to pursue neuropsychology but I do not know the steps in entering this career. I hope you can help me. Thank you and God bless!
Hi@@sutapagoswami116 ! I worked in a private clinic as a psychometrician who administers, score and interpret neuropsychological tests for educational and employment purposes but right now, I'm studying doctor of medicine because I want to become a neuropsychiatrist in the future.
I am interested in psychology as well as meterology. I haven’t really decided what truly interests me the most. But I have recently been more interested in psychology. Hopefully, I have found my career. But, I’m only a Freshman so I still have plenty of time to decide.
I like this explanation that much. I had a degree in psychology but yet not going deeper into clinical and health. All the subjects which had been mentioned by the Dr. had been taken by me previously. With this eligibility, I intend to pursue PhD in neuropsychology. Where I can pursue this clinical neuropsychology degree in PhD? Is that so expensive? Hope for answer..tq.
Hi, I am deciding on neuropsychology because I believe I am too old to pursue Med school. Really want to work with children. What is the starting salary or earning potential for a neuropsychologist?
How is it ? Are there labs and do u hve to do a masters after it or u can get a job right out of college, is there a demand in canada for it and is it hard? I am not sure between neuroscience or neuroscience?
@@jam6079 oh thats cool lol i am not from the us but what unis would u recommend for international ppl that give scholarships and do let me know how it goes , btw wht kind of job do u want to do after ur degree?
@@aena5995 I'm not completely sure about the scholarships for international students. But make sure when you do apply, apply before the early action deadlines (it's typically in November and December) that is the students colleges typically pick for scholarships. After college I'd really love to do film and you need lots of psychology knowledge to make a good film but I didn't want to major in film because I wanted a safety net so I decided on neuropsychology because then I can go into that field if film doesn't work out and still make a lot of money but if film does work out then I have the psychology background as well.
Hi Dr. Baker. I have two questions for you. While I understand that with a Ph.D there are more opportunities that may arise, I was planning on pursuing a Psy.D because I read that Psy.D allows for more clinical based work. Is this not the case? Would it be recommended to pursue a Ph.D instead of a Psy.D?
A Psy.D does not allow for more clinical work just that some places are still biased towards PhDs, such as research and teaching opportunities. Therefore if you’re particularly interested in clinical work you should be fine with a PsyD. A PhD gives you the opportunity to work anywhere and definitely if you just want to do clinical work you can. A good PhD program is also funded. Bonu$
I appreciate this video! I have a MS in Gerontology. I work in Alzheimer’s research at Wake Forest Baptist Health and coordinate clinical trials and administer neurocognitive and neuropsychological testing in patients!
I've just received my Bachelor's degree in pharmacy :D...and I want to pursue a career in neuropsychology. Is there any short cut that may spare me from spending 14 years in order to make that come true? I'm good with spending up to 10 years or hopefully less.
14 years? I think you’re thinking of neurosurgery. You can complete a Ph.D. Or PsyD in 5 years and 2 year postdoc so that’s 7 years. If you’re super ambitious maybe you can complete a doctorate in 4 years.
@@eyekandy3000 I couldn’t find PhD programs that allow the admissions of Bachelor’s holders; especially in a field like pharmacy. Master’s at least are required, that’s based on what I found online. If you have another information let me know.
@@mostafahussein7756 I went from bachelors to PhD but my BA was in psychology- so you might not have the undergrad requirements. A post baccalaureate for one year might be enough to complete the courses needed, or you’re right- in your case a masters
AHealthy StateOfMind I don’t think so, I don’t remember the exact statistic for neuropsychologists and their median earnings but it’s a very comfortable/lucrative field. I think it was around $80,000k a year of I remember correctly. Not sure if that was the median or starting yearly salary tho. Either way that’s pretty good.
No, you’ll most likely be comfortable. Plus, the more studies and certifications you get, the more likely you would be acception to work in private institutions, therefore being paid more.
Deanna Smith I’m wondering about that too. Currently in my second year of undergrad. But I can imagine that I would need to minor in biology or chemistry (I’m a psych major) to get a better understanding on the more physiological side of neuropsychology. So take brain specific minors. Whatever that means🤷🏾♀️
@@leilanidru7506 I think a minor to go along with a psychology major for a future in neuropsychology would be a neuroscience minor, or at least that's what i'm doing
My school doesn't offer "Neuroscience" as a minor, so I am sticking with Psychology as my major and choosing Biology as my minor. I feel like a lot of the specialization comes with Masters programs and internships!
