Overview
This course will help you complete all the requirements of masters-level professional training including; learning advanced assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills, and participating and publishing an independent research project - which in turn will allow you to register as a psychologist once you graduate.
This course will provide you with everything that you will ever need to start working as a practicing psychologist.
Study a PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of Canberra and you will:
- use your knowledge of psychology and mental health to critically assess, diagnose, develop case formulations, treat and prevent psychological problems and mental health issues across the lifespan
- understand your profession concerning the unique role of clinical psychologists in providing evidence-based psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, research and consultancy services across diverse settings
- understand psychopathology, psychological psychopharmacology and psychological medicine, and neurological issues relevant to mental health presentations, diagnostic systems, health psychology and behavioural medicine
- transform research and evaluation findings into policy, applied knowledge, and improved treatments
- provide competent expert oral and written reports to various stakeholders on psychological matters for health, medical, medico-legal, and forensic purposes
- competently work within a cross-cultural context
- practice with children, adolescents, adults and older persons in a manner relevant to Clinical Psychology
- conduct high-level advanced independent research on a topic of clinical relevance.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities for Clinical Psychologists are considerable, and UC graduates are in high demand in a wide range of services within the public and private sectors, such as:
- private practice, supporting members of the public
- health departments, hospitals, and community practices
- national, state or local government or non-government organisations
- welfare agencies, educational institutions, defence, justice and community services
- agencies conducting research and evaluation
- university departments of psychology.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional Psychological Practice
- Health Psychology for Clinicians
- Practicum Placement
- Assessment and Intervention
- Adult Psychopathology, Assessment, and Treatment
- Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Assessment, and Treatment
- Psychological Assessment Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Assessment and Intervention
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Duration
- Full-time
- 54 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Domestic students should apply no later than two weeks before the first week of the study and international students should apply at least two months before the start of semester
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Credits
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of a four-year APAC accredited sequence in psychology, typically an honours degree, within the last 10 years with a minimum GPA of 80%; and
- be eligible for, or hold, provisional registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
39000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39000 AUD per year during 54 months. -
National
32000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32000 AUD per year during 54 months.
Living costs for Canberra
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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