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Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
Overview
This program aims to equip candidates with both clinical and
research training at high levels of expertise. The coursework
and practical provide students with a comprehensive understanding
of the principles governing psychological assessment and therapy,
and clinical skills required to assess and treat clients with
a wide variety of clinical conditions in both child and adult
populations. Candidates also undertake in-depth research in order
to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in
clinical psychology. The clinical training enables the candidate
to practise as a clinical psychologist, and the research training
can lead to or enhance an academic career and is highly regarded
by public and private sector employers.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Candidates must have a superior honours degree in Psychology
of at least four years duration of Class II, Division 1 standard
or higher. Entry is very competitive and is particularly suitable
for students with PhD Scholarships. Applicants must submit two
referees' reports, a personal statement, and attend a selection
interview.
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 end of this chapter.
Course Program
Subject |
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Credit Points |
GHMC908 |
Professional Issues in Psychology |
4 |
GHMC910 |
Child and Family Psychology |
4 |
GHMC919 |
Clinical Applications of Health Psychology |
4 |
GHMC926 |
Counselling Skills |
4 |
GHMC931 |
Clinical Neuropsychology |
4 |
GHMC932 |
Socio-cultural Aspects of Applied Psychology |
4 |
GHMC934 |
Professional Workshop Series A |
4 |
GHMC939 |
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy |
4 |
GHMC969 |
Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy |
8 |
GHMC970 |
Assessment & Psychopathology A |
8 |
GHMC971 |
Assessment & Psychopathology B |
8 |
GHMC938 |
Practicum 1A |
4 |
GHMC942 |
Practicum 1B |
4 |
GHMC943 |
Practicum 2A |
4 |
GHMC944 |
Practicum 2B |
4 |
GHMC946 |
Research Project A (summer session) |
8 |
GHMC981 |
Research Project C (summer session) |
16 |
THES924 |
Thesis for full-time students or |
48 |
THES912 |
Thesis for part-time students |
24 |
Professional Recognition
This program is accredited by the NSW Psychologists Registration
Board for registration as a psychologists, by the Australian
Psychological Society at 5 th and 6 th year level, and by the
APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
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