Master of Psychology (Clinical)
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D
Meet the requirements for registration as a psychologist. Learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute addresses mental health in the community, particularly for youth, adolescents and older community members. In this program you will complete three major components coursework in professional and clinical psychology, supervised practicum placements, and a research project and thesis. Youll participate in placements involving supervised working as a provisional psychologist, in numerous settings, beginning in the Universitys Psychology Clinic, Review relevant literature, design and conduct a study, data collection and analysis, and prepare a thesis.
Structure
Total units: 192
Subjects
- PSY700 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling
- PSY701 Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting
- PSY702 Clinical Psychological Practice 1
- PSY703 Practicum Placement 1
- PSY704 Advanced Research Design and Methods
- PSY705 Clinical Psychological Practice 2
- PSY706 Practicum Placement 2
- PSY707 Research Project 1
- PSY750 Ethical Professional Practice of Psychology
- PSY751 Clinical Psychological Practice 3
- PSY752 Practicum Placement 3
- PSY753 Research Project 2
- PSY754 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
- PSY755 Research Project 3
- PSY756 Research Project 4
- PSY757 Practicum Placement 4
Standard entry requirements
The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are: Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology in the last 10 years. An upper second class Honours (2A) OR psychologists with demonstrated equivalent experience and compliance with PsyBA CPD requirements. Applicants must have provisional or general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| USC Thompson Institute | Domestic: $45,984 International: $61,000 | No |
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