Master of Professional Psychology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C

The Master of Professional Psychology is designed for students who have successfully completed an accredited 4 year sequence in psychology and who wish to undertake additional training to become a registered psychologist. In one year of study, this course will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the core competencies required to practice psychology in Australia, to enable you to undertake a sixth year internship (supervised placement), and gain registration as a general psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Structure

8 units (48 credit points)

Subjects

• Professional psychology

Standard entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited sequence in Psychology within the last 10 years (e.g., four-year, or three-year plus a fourth year), and be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist. Applicants who completed their Psychology training outside of Australia are required to provide evidence of equivalency as determined by the Australian Psychological Society.To be considered for admission, applicants are required to supply:1. Official academic transcript;2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that includes employment, relevant experience, research experience and accomplishments;3. A one page statement responding to the question

Study information

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