Master of Clinical Psychology
Advanced clinical training for professional practice in psychology using the scientist-practitioner model.
Best for:Aspiring clinical psychologists who have completed an APAC-accredited fourth year of psychology study.
Overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology at RMIT University is a coursework-based programme designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and clinical skills required for professional practice. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of theoretical and applied topics, including psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions. Students engage in intensive, small-group learning environments that incorporate lectures, seminars, role plays, and workshops. The programme emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model, preparing graduates to work effectively in diverse health, community, and allied settings.
What you'll do
- Engage in intensive face-to-face didactic lectures and seminars.
- Participate in clinical workshops, role plays, and case presentations.
- Develop advanced therapeutic skills within cognitive-behavioural and other evidence-based frameworks.
- Apply psychological theories and models to clinical assessment and diagnosis.
- Conduct applied research and evaluation within clinical settings.
- Maintain professional, ethical, and legal standards of psychological practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved fourth year of study in psychology (Honours or Graduate Diploma in Psychology)
Degree offered: Master of Clinical Psychology
Language: English proficiency as required by the university for postgraduate study.
Instruction: English
- Completion of an APAC-approved fourth year of psychology study within the last 10 years.
- Academic achievement with an average of at least 80% in the qualifying degree.
- Foundational knowledge of psychological principles and theories.
- Must have completed an APAC-accredited fourth year of study in psychology.
- Qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years.
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Interested applicants should visit the official RMIT University course page to review specific admission requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's central postgraduate admissions portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of APAC-accredited qualification
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