Master of Clinical Psychology
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Overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology degree is the standard professional training course if you want to practice as a clinical psychologist. In Australia this degree has been the traditional route for training in clinical psychology. This degree aims to help you become a high calibre practitioner who is well grounded in theory and practice, and capable of moving across a range of clinically oriented areas.
Key features
- Variety of subjects including psychopathology, cognitive behaviour therapy, and clinical psychopharmacology.
- Supervised internship units equip you with the skills to be capable to move across a range of clinically oriented areas and to assume full independent professional responsibility.
- You will be eligible to register as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia upon completion of the program.
- You will have access to the Rod Power Psychology Clinic as well as other research and training facilities including the Emotional Health Clinic.
Minimum course duration
2 years
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a Psychology honours graduate wanting a professional career in clinical psychology.
Course fee
AUD $20,768.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
An honours degree in Psychology or equivalent.
Entry into this program is competitive and places are subject to a quota each year. You will be subject to competitive selection based on academic performance, relevant work experience, publications, additional training, referees' reports and interview performance.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Professional experience relevant to clinical psychology is a distinct advantage, either paid or voluntary, such as counselling or youth work.
Notes:
After completion of one semester, you may be eligible to transfer to the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology). Completion of specified prerequisite units in the Master of Clinical Psychology program with a minimum of 22 credit points of coursework units which must include PSY863 (or PSY967) and PSY933 is required.
You may also be considered for admission if you hold a Master of Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification from another institution. Assessment for transfer is based on an interview process.
Clinical Psychology Scholarships are available for clinical psychology postgraduate courses in Australia, subject to eligibility conditions.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 64 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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Careers
Accreditation
The Masters of Clinical Psychology is the essential qualification for practice as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia and is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and approved by the College of Clinical Psychologists. You will be eligible to register as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia upon completion of the program. Completion of the Master of Clinical Psychology leads to endorsement as a clinical psychologist in Australia.
Career Opportunities
Clinical Psychology positions are available in a wide range of state and federal government agencies as well as non-government organisations and the private sector.
Profiles
Our Students
Nikki Johnson
My PhD research is in the area of child development, specifically the development of self-regulation and emotional-regulation in childhood and the role of sleep behavior and parenting. I am very fortunate to be working with a team of PhD researchers on a large research project examining parental age and the transition to parenthood. The benefits of studying within the Centre for Emotional Health include access to experienced researchers and interesting and varied weekly seminars and case presentations.
I completed both my undergraduate Psychology degree and Honours at Macquarie University and my Honours research was published last year.
Our Graduates
Lexine Stapinski
I completed my combined PhD and Masters in Clinical Psychology in December 2008, and would recommend this degree to fellow students. My PhD research explored factors that maintain the cycle of excessive and uncontrollable worry in Generalised Anxiety Disorder. In particular, I investigated the proposal that worry serves as an unhelpful coping strategy motivated by intolerance of negative emotional states. My experience of postgraduate study within the Centre of Emotional Health has been very positive; learning is facilitated by the supportive environment and exposure to a range of experimental and treatment research and ideas.
I am now working within the Centre for Emotional Health as a Post-doctoral fellow on the Combined Alcohol & Social Phobia (CASP) treatment and research project.
Our Expertise
A/Prof Andrew Baillie
Associate Professor Baillie is the Director of Postgraduate Clinical Training, a practising registered clinical psychologist in New South Wales and a member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society. He has extensive experience in addiction and mental health research, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications. Associate Professor Baillie has particular expertise in thorough psychological assessment and treatment intervention for comorbid anxiety or depressive disorders. He also has an honorary appointment as a clinical psychologist in the Drug Health Services at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. You can find more information about him online.
