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Master of Clinical Psychology
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
About this program
Transform lives through clinical psychology by helping clients achieve better mental health and positively impacting their families. UniSQ’s Master of Clinical Psychology is for students wishing to gain registration as a Psychologist with an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology. Undertake advanced training in psychological assessment and clinical intervention. Be ready to make profound difference in people's lives by learning to diagnose and treat behavioural, mental, and emotional difficulties. Develop high-level clinical skills through practical experience and direct client contact to become prepared for entry into the Clinical Registrar program leading to Clinical Endorsement. Gain valuable experience by completing an internship at our Psychology and Counselling Clinics, located in Ipswich and Toowoomba. These clinics provide services for the community, including therapy services, and developmental and cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults of all ages.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities
- allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge. Coursework (10 Units) PSY5110 - Ethical
- Legal and Professional Issues (1 Unit) PSY5140 - Comprehensive Psychological Assessment (1 Unit) PSY5145 - Psychological Treatment and Intervention (1 Unit) PSY5050 - Evidence-based Practice for Psychologists (1 Unit) PSY5070 - Adult Psychopathology (1 Unit) PSY5060 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (1 Unit) PSY8050 - Advanced Clinical Intervention (1 Unit) PSY8260 - Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology (1 Unit) PSY8210 - Advanced Clinical Intervention II (1 Unit) PSY8270 - Advanced Psychopathology (1 Unit) Practicum (6 Units) </
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent. Hold, or be eligible for, immediate Provisional Registration or General Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia . In addition, applicants are also asked to submit the following for consideration as part of their application: provide two referee reports and a 1-2 page report which addresses the selection criteria (PDF 83KB) be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School staff provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance provide a CV of your work and study history. Applicants who have not completed a four-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, within the last three years will be required to demonstrate how they have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in the area of Psychology since completion of their four-year bachelor degree, or equivalent. Note: The Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference Request system is the same across all Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active membership.
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