Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Psychology (Clinical)
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Abbreviation:
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MPsyc (Clin)
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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96
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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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599
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CRICOS Code:
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027467J
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Overview
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is a fully accredited professional 5 and 6 year of study for the purpose of membership of the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists.
This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles governing psychological assessment and therapy. It equips students with clinical skills required to assess and treat clients with a wide variety of clinical conditions in both child and adult populations.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Candidates must have an honours degree or equivalent in Psychology of at least four years duration of Class II, Division 2 standard or higher. Applicants must submit two referee's reports, a personal statement, and attend a selection interview.
Places in this course are limited and will be based on academic merit and personal suitability. The program will involve four sessions of full-time study or their equivalent part-time.
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.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases at the end of this chapter.
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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GHMC946
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Research Project A
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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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GHMC946
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Research Project A
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Spring
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8
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GHMC955
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Health and Wellbeing
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Autumn
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8
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GHMC947
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Research Project B
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Autumn
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16
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GHMC956
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Special Groups and Methods
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Spring
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8
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GHMC947
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Research Project B
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Spring
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16
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Professional Recognition
This program is accredited by the NSW Registration Board for registration as a psychologist by the Australian Psychological Society at 5 and 6 year level and by the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
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