Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
The Cairnmillar Institute
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03530E
The Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) involves intensive high-level research training in the professional skills of clinical psychology. Clinical psychology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of complex clinical disorders across the life span. Students will develop advanced knowledge, skills and experience in psychopathology, assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Structure
This program consists of 400 credit points. Students undertake a total of 22 units of study, consisting of nine coursework units (112.5 credit points), six placement units (75 credit points) and seven research units (212.5 credit points).
Subjects
- CLN500 Clinical Placement Intensive Workshops
- CLN503 Professional Practice and Professional Ethics
- CLN551 Research Project A
- CLN502 Psychological Assessment, Diagnostic Testing and Interview Competencies
- CLN501 Cognitive-Behavioural Processes and Interventions
- CLN552 Research Project B
- CLN561 Supervised Clinical Placement B
- CLN504 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and Intervention
- CLN603 Interpersonal Processes & Therapeutic Practices
- CLN653 Research Project C
- CLN662 Supervised Clinical Placement C
- CLN602 Adult Psychopathology and Intervention
- CLN604 Psychodynamic Therapy
- CLN663 Supervised Clinical Placement D
- CLN654 Research Project D
- CLN601 Health Psychology?
- CLN701 Advanced Diagnostics and Interventions for Complex Presentations
- CLN761 Supervised Clinical Placement E
- CLN751 Research Project E
- CLN752 Research Project F
- CLN861 Supervised Clinical Placement F
- CLN851 Research Project G
- CLN852 Research Project H
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants to this program must have completed a four-year APAC accredited sequence of study in psychology, or equivalent overseas qualifications recognised by the APS, at first or upper second-class level (H1/80%), or a Master of Psychology (Clinical) recognised by APAC.
- Applicants must demonstrate possession of an appropriate level of knowledge and skill related to research. In accordance with the guidelines set by The Cairnmillar Institute to have applied for and gained candidature approved by The Cairnmillar Institute Student Review Committee. Applicants who fail to gain candidature will not be eligible to continue in the doctoral program and may choose to apply for a place in the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program.
- An order-of-merit for entry will be prepared, taking into account (a) academic record, (b) previous work experience and training, (c) academic and professional referee reports and (d) admissions interview.
Recognition
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA); Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Hawthorn East | Domestic: $166,630 | No |
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