Master of Clinical Psychology
Through a mix of advanced coursework, supervised practicum placements, and a research project on a topic of clinical relevance, you will acquire in-depth assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills readying you to work as a practicing psychologist in this Master of Clinical Psychology from University of Canberra.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
February, August
Tuition Fee
$AUD 41,600 per year
Location
Canberra, Australia
CRICOS Code: 049512E
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- A completed four year sequence in psychology accredited by APAC and completed within the last 10 years
- A GPA of 6.0 or higher in fourth year psychology honours or graduate diploma course
When no GPA is given for the honours year:
- UC graduates – hold upper second class psychology honours (of at least 80%)
- Non-UC graduates – hold first class psychology honours (of at least 85%)
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Band: 7
- PTE Academic: 65
The program
UC recognises how important it is that you are able to continue with your studies while your travel plans are temporarily put on hold due to COVID-19. For this reason, we have developed a carefully selected range of online units for our most popular degree courses, enabling you to commence your study online before transitioning to face-to-face study once travel restrictions are lifted.
On enrolment, you will be registered as a provisional psychologist and then go on to complete up to 1000 hours of supervised practical placements.
The first two placements will be in the University’s student-led Health Clinic, where you will gain exposure to inter-professional practice with additional training opportunities occurring in workplace settings, always under the support and supervision of experienced academic mentors.
Study a Master of Clinical Psychology at University of Canberra and you will:
- learn to read, critique, evaluate and apply evidence from research and science into the practices of health care and health services
- enhance your communication skills in listening, speaking, explaining, and teaching
- develop detailed knowledge of normal function and development of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
- apply your knowledge and skill to assess, prevent, and treat developmental and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic, and neurological systems
- understand and apply the professional ethics, responsibilities, values, and standards for the practice of physiotherapy
- develop excellent clinical analytical and reasoning skills.
Courses Included
- Professional Psychological Practice
- Forensic Psychology for Clinicians
- Health Psychology for Clinicians
- Research Project – Preparation
- Research Project – Implementation
- Research Project – Data Analysis
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for Clinical Psychologists are considerable, and UC graduates are in high demand across a wide range of services within the public and private sectors. For example:
- 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, defense, justice and community services.
Interested? Get started today!
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