Master of Clinical Psychology
The University of Newcastle (UoN)Callaghan, Australia
Fee for international students
- Intakes
- Not published
- Duration
- 104 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- Master's
- Duration
- 104 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- Not published
About this programme
Our program is a professional postgraduate qualification for those who wish to practice as a Clinical Psychologist. We offer expert supervision in our Psychology clinic and local health care and community settings. Our course will give you the skills to work in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of psychological disorders across the lifespan You will enhance your conceptual and interpersonal skills. You will apply advanced knowledge, principles and methods to relevant procedures, technologies and techniques in the professional practice of Clinical Psychology. You will work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of clients and other health professionals. You will be able to conduct, evaluate and present systematic research relevant to Clinical Psychology. Graduates will be knowledgeable, skilled and ethical practitioners of Clinical Psychology. You will be capable of adhering to the 'scientist-practitioner' model of practice.
Entry requirements
- Prerequisites
- Admission to the degree is competitive. Applicants require all of the following in order to be considered for a place in the program: Hold a four year, or three year plus a fourth year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in psychology, which has been completed with an upper second class Honours (2A) or above, or an overall GPA above 6.0 in the 4th year component of a non Honours program; or be a currently registered psychologist with the PsyBA who can demonstrate current compliance with Registration Board Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements; or have achieved an overall GPA of 6.0 or above (7-point scale) in an APAC accredited Master of Professional Psychology program or equivalent APAC accredited 5th year program of study; and Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; and Satisfying the School of Psychological Sciences of their suitability for the professional practice of clinical psychology. When evaluating suitability, the School will take into account previous relevant experience, reports of referees, units of study previously completed, and the outcome of a selection interview. Selection criteria will also be based on applicants demonstrating a clear understanding of Clinical Psychology and the areas in which a clinical psychologist might work. Desirable criteria include research experience additional to Honours and involvement with professional organisations (e.g., Australian Ps
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.