Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
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Abbreviation:
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DPsyc(Clin)
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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3.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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168
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Normally Autumn session
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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208
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CRICOS Code:
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027469G
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Overview
This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles governing psychological assessment and therapy, and the clinical skills required to assess and treat clients with a wide variety of clinical conditions in both child and adult populations.
The doctoral program equips postgraduates with clinical and research knowledge, and skills superior to those acquired at the professional Masters level.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Candidates must have an honours degree in Psychology of at least four years duration of Class II, Division 1 standard or higher. Applicants must submit two referee's reports, a personal statement, a research proposal and attend a selection interview. Candidates in the MPsyc(Clin) may apply to transfer to this course at the completion of year 1. For entry details consult www.uow.edu.au/health/psyc
Places in this course are limited and will be based on academic merit and personal suitability.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases at the end of this chapter.
In addition to coursework and practicum requirements, candidates will be required to successfully complete a supervised research program on a topic that is consistent with key research interests of the School of Psychology or the Illawarra Institute of Mental Health.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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GHMC951
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Child and Adult Assessment and Psychopathology
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Autumn
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8
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GHMC952
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Principles of Psychotherapy
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Autumn
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8
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GHMC953
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Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatric Disorders
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Spring
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8
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GHMC954
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
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Spring
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8
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THES916
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Research Thesis
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Spring
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16
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GHMC956
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Special Groups and Methods
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Autumn
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8
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THES916
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Research Thesis
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Autumn
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16
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GHMC955
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Health and Wellbeing
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Spring
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8
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THES916
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Research Thesis
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Spring
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16
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GHMC920
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Psychotherapy of Personality Disorders
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Annual
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4
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GHMC921
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Clinical Supervision and Practice
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Annual
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4
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THES916
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Research Thesis
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Autumn
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16
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THES924
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Research Thesis
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Autumn/Spring
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24
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Professional Recognition
This program is accredited by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board for registration as a psychologist by the Australian Psychological Society at 5, 6 and 7 year level, and by the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
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