Overview

You will receive the training needed to pursue a specialist career in clinical research settings, including in universities, hospitals, specialist research foundations and government bodies.

The Philosophy in Clinical Psychology programme from Griffith University has been designed to meet the requirements for eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and entry to the Registrar programme for the area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology. Completion of the degree also meets the requirements for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Psychologists.

Career

You will have a high level of competence in assessment, treatment and research, and be able to use these skills with individuals who are experiencing psychological distress and disorders. As a professional Psychologist, you will be prepared for entry into a career in academia, administration, research institutes, private practice, departments of health and mental health, child protection agencies and consultative enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice

Assessment, Diagnosis and Formulation

Lifespan Psychopathology and Therapy

Advanced Professional Practice

Health and Disability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7

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Credits

420 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy Clinical Psychology View 34 other PhDs in Philosophy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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94

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68

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

Cricos code - 094635J

The higher degree research programs in Clinical Psychology are highly competitive and there are many more applicants than places available. Therefore, at Griffith there is a highly structured application process. Admission to all Clinical Psychology programs is restricted to students who are registered Psychologists or who are eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. The application process involves three stages.

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Tuition Fees

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37500 AUD / year

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Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

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General requirements

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Living costs

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