Master of Professional Psychology

ISN Psychology

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
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The Master of Professional Psychology provides your fifth year sequence in psychology and is an AQF level 9 qualification. Course work in this one year full time program consists of course work, practical placement and research components. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Structure

100 credit points

Subjects

Ethics and Professional Issues
Introduction to CBT
Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology
Principles of Psychotherapy and Basic Counselling Skills
Psychological Assessment
Evidence Based Practice
Practicum
Research Project

Standard entry requirements

Prospective students who have completed a four year, APAC accredited sequence in psychology are eligible to apply for a place in the Master of Professional Psychology at ISN.
The minimum academic entry requirement is the completion of an APAC accredited 4th year of study with a minimum credit weighted average equivalence. Entry is competitive and requires consideration of academic results, relevant experience, and the outcome of interviews/assessments.
Applicants must be eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
Successful candidates will be required to apply for provisional registration and provide a police check, working with children check and evidence of appropriate professional indemnity insurance and/or APS membership as part of the enrolment process.
In addition to achieving PsyBA provisional registration through AHPRA prior to practicum, students will be required to maintain this registration throughout the course as required by APAC.
Candidates must meet minimum English language proficiency standards for entry to the Master of Professional Psychology. This will require that candidates have successfully completed a 4th year APAC accredited psychology degree (or demonstrated English equivalency).
Permanent residency students and/or students who have obtained their qualifications from overseas, in addition to providing their APS documentation for equivalency, need to demonstrate appropriate International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. An overall minimum of 7.0 with no band less than 7 is expected.