Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) - CM49

The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) is a 12 month program which will allow you to acquire the knowledge and skills required for the Level 4 professional competencies in clinical psychology as a specialised area of practice, as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

You will undertake advanced training in professional practice, psychological assessment, and clinical intervention. You will also plan, conduct and evaluate a community-based engagement project with a clinical psychology focus.

Completion of this degree will prepare you for the Registrar Program to gain an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Course structure

Unit information

For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

Practically oriented course design

Our psychology courses are taught by a teaching team with diverse and extensive psychological experience from practising clinical psychologists, to avid psychology researchers, all of whom are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and perspectives with you. This course has been designed to integrate professional development opportunities to prepare you for your registration requirements and career. This includes placements in our Wellness Centre, and a range of external placements.

Clinical pathway

This course is an ideal pathway to a career as a Clinical Psychologist.  If you have completed a Master of Professional Psychology or have held general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a Psychologist for a minimum of 12 months, this course provides a one-year study option to undertake training in clinical psychology as a specialised area of practice.

On-Campus Availability

Application Dates for Term 3, 2023

Applications for Term 3, 2023, will open soon. 

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Option one:

• Currently hold general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, and have held this registration for a minimum of 12 months; and

• Can demonstrate current compliance with Registration Board Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Option two:

• Have completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Master of Professional Psychology or equivalent program, which satisfies the APAC criteria for Level 3 professional competencies in Psychology, and

• Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.

Entry is competitive with limited places available. To be considered for a place within this course via either of the above options, applicants must supply:

1. An official academic transcript;

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that includes employment, relevant experience, research experience and accomplishments;

3. A one-page statement outlining expectations of the course, reasons for applying for entry and including qualities that make you a suitable applicant for clinical psychology training. Applicants who are applying on the basis of current registration and CPD should provide details of this. Please use Times New Roman, size 12 font, with double line spacing;

4. Two references supplied via Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia (HODSPA) Psychology Reference Portal.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview (face-to-face or via teleconferencing).

All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in CQUniversity’s English Language Proficiency Requirements Policy and Procedure.

Security Requirements

Students will be required to maintain registration as a General or Provisional psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Additional security checks are included in this registration.

Students may be asked to undergo additional checks (working with children and criminal history check) to satisfy the requirements of external placement sites.

Health Requirements

Students may be asked to meet specific health requirements such as vaccination status to satisfy the requirements of external placement sites. Students must be able to attend practicum work three days per week (for full-time students) in addition to attending classes.

Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must hold current general registration as a psychologist, and have held this registration for at least 12 months, or have completed an APAC accredited Master of Professional Psychology.

Clinical psychologists are employed in a wide range of practice-related fields including outpatient, inpatient, counselling, educational, forensic, health and other settings that focus on assisting people across the lifespan, from children through to elderly. They are also employed in teaching and research settings. Clinical psychologists work in both the private sector and they also are employed in the public sector, including hospitals, government departments and agencies.

Graduates of this degree can work as a registered general psychologist in the public and private sectors, and as a clinical psychologist following completion of the clinical psychology registrar program.

ABOUT FEES

Apply direct

Submit a direct application via our Apply Online application portal to apply for this course. The link to the Apply Online portal will be available when applications open.