The Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares students for professional practice as a registered psychologist. Make a profound impact on patients’ lives by diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and set themselves up for further training in a specialized area, which can lead to area of practice endorsement.
For those seeking general registration as a psychologist, the Master of Psychology (Clinical) is where students might finish their study journey. Upon graduation, students will have the skills, experience and qualifications needed to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for general registration. With this in mind, the course is designed to prepare students for the transition from student to professional psychologist. It’s also accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), making it a degree that’s sought-after by employers across the industry.
Some of the key areas students willl study include:
- advanced clinical assessment
- psychological intervention
- the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions
- advanced clinical research methods
- biological and neuropsychological perspectives on disorder
- issues in professional psychology.
The course exposes students to the many different aspects of clinical psychology, beyond just professional practice. Graduate as a confident, well-rounded psychology professional with training in research, teaching and supervision, program development and evaluation, public policy, and mental health promotion. Tying all of these study areas together is a common thread of evidence-based practice.
