Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
037232A
Master of Psychology - Clinical Psychology/ Doctor of Philosophy
The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy program enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical psychology programs in the country. The program aims to produce graduates with a strong knowledge base in psychopathology, combined with a high level of skill and acumen in culturally responsive assessment and treatment of psychological conditions that can present across the lifespan. Therapeutic skills are taught primarily within a broad cognitive-behavioural framework within didactic, individual and group-based clinical contexts. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia as well as competency in knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical psychology specialization.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Parkville | Full-time - 4 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
The MPsych/PhD combines the thesis requirements of the PhD degree with the coursework and placement components of the Master of Psychology degree. It normally requires four years of full-time study.
Subjects
- Literature Review
- Clinical Placement 1
- Adult Psychopathology
- Introduction to Assessment and Diagnosis
- Ethics and Professional Issues
- Basic Interventions
- Principles of Psychological Assessment
- Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
- Individual and Cultural Diversity
- Child Psychopathology
- Graduate Research Methods
- Advanced Psychopathology
- PhD Research
- Clinical Placement 2
- Advanced Psychological Practice 2
- Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
- PhD Research
- Clinical Placement 3
- Mental Health Issues Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Psychological Practice 1
- PhD Research
Entry requirements
- an Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology, namely a three-year major in Psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth-year Honours specialisation in Psychology, with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%), or equivalent and
- an interview and
- a personal statement and
- nomination of three referees.