Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Complete professional clinical coursework, placements, and thesis to meet psychologist registration requirements.
Best for:Best for psychology graduates with an APAC-accredited fourth-year degree seeking professional registration and clinical training.
Overview
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the University of the Sunshine Coast provides comprehensive professional training through the Thompson Institute, a renowned hub for mental health research and clinical services. Students engage in rigorous coursework covering clinical psychology, supervised practicum placements in various settings starting at the University's Psychology Clinic, and a dedicated research project culminating in a thesis. The program is designed to equip graduates with the practical competencies and theoretical knowledge necessary to meet the standards for registration as a psychologist. Candidates are expected to actively participate in client care, research design, data analysis, and professional clinical practice.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in professional and clinical psychology
- Undertake supervised practicum placements as a provisional psychologist across multiple clinical settings
- Deliver mental health services and assessments starting at the University Psychology Clinic
- Review relevant scientific literature to identify research gaps
- Design and conduct an independent clinical research study
- Perform data collection and statistical analysis
- Prepare and defend a comprehensive research thesis
Requirements
Degree required: APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology completed in the last 10 years
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology
- Demonstrated academic excellence, evidenced by an upper second class Honours (2A) or equivalent experience
- Compliance with PsyBA Continuing Professional Development requirements
- Eligibility for provisional or general registration as a psychologist via AHPRA
- Must hold provisional or general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via AHPRA
- Must have completed an APAC-accredited fourth-year degree in psychology within the last 10 years with an upper second-class Honours (2A) or demonstrated equivalent experience
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application directly through the University of the Sunshine Coast course portal, ensuring all academic transcripts and proof of registration prerequisites are provided.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of AHPRA registration
- Evidence of prior APAC-accredited psychology qualifications
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