Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 102304 |
Version | 3 |
Professional Accreditation Status | This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). With one further year of supervised practice in the field graduates of this course will be eligible for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree with first or second class honours from a course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Students must satisfy the Selection Committee as to their personal suitability for a professional career in psychology. |
Special admission requirements | Applications are considered by a Selection Committee comprising the Head of the Department of Psychology, the Director of Professional Programs and at least one other member of the Psychology staff. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Students may be excluded from continuing if they are awarded less than a Pass grade on two occasions during their course of study. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
PY5001:03 Psychological Assessment
PY5003:03 Adult Psychopathology
PY5006:03 Clinical Neuropsychology
PY5007:03 Health and Rehabilitation
PY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1
PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2
PY5013:03 Working with Clients
PY6001:04 Practicum 1
PY6002:04 Practicum 2
PY6003:04 Practicum 3
PY6010:03 Evaluation and Research
PY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy
PY6201:03 Research Thesis A
PY6202:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)
PY6203:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. Students may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | With one further year of supervised practice in the field graduates of this course will be eligible for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for exemption for previous tertiary study where appropriate in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process. |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY (CLINICAL) |
Approved abbreviation | MPsych(Clin) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | n/a |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive any postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma in psychology offered by the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine. |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Doctor of Psychology, and may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for appropriate subjects completed under this course. |