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| Attribute | Clinical Neuropsychologists | Neuropsychologists |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Science, Environment & Research | Science, Environment & Research |
| What it involves | Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and… | Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree plus advanced professional, postgraduate or specialist training | Bachelor's degree plus advanced professional, postgraduate or specialist training |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Several psychology/counselling programmes show no additional programme-specific minimum subject requirement on KUCCPS beyond the degree entry threshold. | Degree mean grade C+. Several psychology/counselling programmes show no additional programme-specific minimum subject requirement on KUCCPS beyond the degree entry threshold. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years |
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| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium / Specialist - valuable technical field, but research/specialist openings are fewer than general business or service roles. | Medium / Specialist - valuable technical field, but research/specialist openings are fewer than general business or service roles. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented |
| Professional regulator | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Listening, Critical thinking, Reading comprehension. | May suit you if the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Listening, Clear writing. |
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