Master of Psychology - Clinical Psychology/ Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
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.
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
Standard 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $259,897 | No |
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| Parkville | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Parkville.
This course is also for domestics please contact University of Melbourne for more informations about tuition fees
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