Overview
Murdoch University’s clinical training adopts an integrative and critical approach to clinical practice with a strong emphasis on clinical competencies and preparation for clinical practice. You’ll learn how to apply your skills and knowledge in prevention and psychological intervention. You will also become a proficient researcher with practical research skills and the ability to develop novel interventions and program evaluation at the individual and system levels.
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology is an intensive three-and-a-half year professional research degree consisting of clinical and research seminars, supervised practical work and supervision of a major research project in clinical psychology. You’ll learn through coursework, practicum, and the research components, undertaking at least three practical placements to hone your skills as a clinical psychologist.
Your future career
Psychologists are emerging as highly employable professionals in contemporary health services, given their strong grounding in effective interventions, solid assessment skills and their ability to devise and implement research. Employment growth for Clinical Psychologists is expected to be strong following recent government initiatives such as Medicare-rebated services.
You will be able to take up professional roles, working in senior clinical roles, and maintain strong links with academia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychological Assessment: Theory and Method
- Clinical Psychology: Internal Practicum
- Psychotherapy in Practice
- Clinical Psychology: Working with Children and Families
- Clinical Psychology: Working with Adults
- Clinical Psychology: Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Disability Across the Lifespan
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
You can apply for a postgraduate research degree throughout the year.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Clinical Psychology View 11 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 079351B
- Students who complete the first year of the relevant Master of Applied Psychology and who average grades of Distinction in their core first year units may apply for transfer to the DPsych.
- Applicants for the DPsych are required to submit a synopsis of their intended research and the name of a supervisor on the staff of the University as part of their application. Applicants will be required to present their research plans to a panel of Psychology staff prior to admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
34800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34800 AUD per year during 42 months.
Living costs for Perth
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Funding
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