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Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Abbreviation:

MPsyc (Clin)

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

96

Delivery Mode:

Face-to-face

Starting Session:

Autumn session

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

599

CRICOS Code:

027467J

Overview

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is a fully accredited professional 5th and 6th year of study for the purpose of full registration as a psychologist. Completion of the course also meets the training requirements for 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. Teaching methods include mandatory face to face classes and clinical practice.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Candidates must have an honours degree or equivalent in Psychology of at least four year's duration, at Class II, Division 1 standard or higher. Applicants must provide two referee's reports, a personal statement, and attend a selection interview.

Places in this course are limited. Entry is competitive and is based on academic merit and personal suitability. The program involves four sessions of full-time study or their part-time equivalent.

International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 7 overall, with at least 7 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening. In addition, international applicants must have a degree in psychology that is equivalent to an Australian 4-year sequence of psychology. International applicants must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society for equivalence and provide this evidence in their application.

Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases at the end of this chapter.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

GHMC951

Child and Adult Assessment and Psychopathology

Autumn

8

GHMC952

Principles of Psychotherapy

Autumn

8

GHMC946

Research Project A

Autumn

8

GHMC953

Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Spring

8

GHMC954

Cognitive Behavioural Therapies

Spring

8

PSYP902

Research Project A Part 2

Spring

8

GHMC955

Health and Wellbeing

Autumn

8

GHMC947

Research Project B

Autumn

16

GHMC956

Special Groups and Methods

Spring

8

PSYP904

Research Project B Part 2

Spring

16

Professional Recognition

This program is accredited by the NSW Registration Board for registration as a psychologist, by the Australian Psychological Society at 5th and 6th year level, and by the APS College of Clinical Psychologists for associate membership.

Other Information

High performing students may apply to transfer from the Master of Psychology (Clinical) to the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) or Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) after completion of one year's study. For details concerning eligibility criteria and approval process, contact the Director of Clinical Training.

For further information visit our website:

http://www.uow.edu.au/health/psyc/pgcourses/index.html

 
   

Last reviewed: 18 April, 2008 

 
   
 
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