Master of Clinical Psychology
Advanced clinical psychology training for registration as a psychologist with a Clinical Endorsement.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates seeking registration as clinical psychologists with practical experience in therapy and assessment.
Overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland is a coursework-based programme designed for students aiming to register as psychologists with a Clinical Endorsement. This programme provides intensive training in psychological assessment and clinical intervention, combining mandatory on-campus workshops with practical experience through USQ’s Psychology and Counselling Clinics in Ipswich and Toowoomba. Students gain hands-on experience delivering therapy services and conducting developmental and cognitive assessments across diverse age groups. The curriculum prepares graduates for entry into the Clinical Registrar programme, equipping them with high-level clinical skills and community service experience.
What you'll do
- Complete mandatory on-campus workshops for clinical training in Ipswich and Toowoomba.
- Provide therapy services and developmental/cognitive assessments in USQ’s Psychology and Counselling Clinics.
- Engage in supervised clinical practice to prepare for entry into the Clinical Registrar programme.
- Develop high-level clinical skills applicable to diverse age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults.
- Participate in community-based psychological services and assessments.
- Complete coursework aligned with Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) standards.
Requirements
Degree required: APAC-accredited AQF Level 8 (4-year) Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or equivalent.
Language: English proficiency (assumed for Australian Psychology Accreditation Council requirements).
Instruction: English
- Provision of two referee reports.
- Submission of a 1-2 page report addressing Master of Clinical Psychology selection criteria.
- Strong academic performance demonstrated through transcripts.
- Eligibility for immediate Provisional Registration or General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Experience maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills in Psychology if degree completed over three years ago.
- Must hold or be eligible for Provisional Registration or General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- Applicants with degrees completed over three years ago must demonstrate updated knowledge and skills in Psychology.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
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Applicants must submit a CV, academic transcripts, two referee reports, a 1-2 page report addressing selection criteria, and participate in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School staff. Apply through the official UniSQ application portal.
- CV of work and study history
- Academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance
- Two Referee Reports
- 1-2 page report addressing Master of Clinical Psychology selection criteria
- Proof of eligibility for Provisional Registration or General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
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