How to become a Neurophysiology Scientist
Conducts routine and advanced neurophysiological investigations to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
Main tasks
- Undertakes neurophysiological tests for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders
- Interprets neurological referrals and tailors the procedure accordingly
- Collaborates with other medical and Health Professionals in the provision of neurological diagnostic services
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of procedures and test results for neurological patients
Ways in
- University: Science degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
- University: Health & Public Health degrees, Offered by 39 universities in Australia
- Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $80,288 a year
- About 10,500 people work in this job group now, and about 12,600 are projected by 2035. (+19.8%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Neurophysiology Scientist?
Ways in include: Science degrees; Health & Public Health degrees.
How much does a Neurophysiology Scientist earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $80,288 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Neurophysiology Scientist a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 20% by 2035, from about 10,500 to about 12,600 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Neurophysiology Scientist?
Usually. 91% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of a Neurophysiology Scientist?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04