Master of Professional Psychology
Advance your career toward becoming a registered psychologist through this professional coursework program.
Best for:Aspiring psychologists holding an APAC-accredited four-year bachelor degree seeking professional registration.
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland is designed to prepare students for professional practice as a psychologist. The curriculum combines advanced academic study with the practical requirements necessary for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Upon completion of the degree and an additional year of supervised practice, graduates are qualified to work as professional psychologists. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and meet specific accreditation standards to be considered for admission.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced coursework focused on professional psychological practice.
- Participate in clinical training and assessment activities.
- Complete all requirements for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Address selection criteria through formal reporting and documentation.
- Undergo panel interviews to assess suitability for professional practice.
Requirements
Degree required: APAC-accredited four-year bachelor degree (AQF Level 8) or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Professional Psychology
Language: English proficiency required for professional practice and academic study.
Instruction: English
- Eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Strong academic performance in previous undergraduate studies
- Ability to address specific program selection criteria in writing
- Professional communication skills for panel interviews
- Must hold an APAC-accredited four-year bachelor degree (AQF Level 8) or equivalent
- Must be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Must obtain Registration with Probationary Conditions or full registration before commencing the program
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How to apply
Applicants must submit a CV, academic transcripts, and a 1-2 page report addressing the program's selection criteria. Two satisfactory referee reports are required as part of the application package. Candidates will be invited for a face-to-face or teleconferencing interview with a panel of School staff.
- CV
- Academic transcript
- 1-2 page report addressing selection criteria
- 2 referee reports
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