University of the Sunshine Coast
2 years
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) program at the University of the Sunshine Coast prepares students for a career as a registered psychologist. Students will complete coursework, supervised placements, and a research project to meet the requirements for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are: Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology. Applicants must also have provisional or general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview.
The program consists of 16 required courses covering topics such as advanced psychological assessment and reporting, clinical psychological practice, practicum placements, advanced research design and methods, and research projects. Students will also study ethics, professional practice, clinical health psychology, and psychopharmacology.
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) program is offered at the University of the Sunshine Coast, which is home to the Thompson Institute - a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching, and clinical services. Students will have the opportunity to work with a range of professional academics, including clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists, and gain hands-on experience in the University's Psychology Clinic and external placements.
Graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program will be eligible to apply for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. This will open up career opportunities in the private health sector, public health sector, and non-government organizations, working as a psychologist in various settings.
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