GraduatePsychology
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
Meet the requirements for registration as a psychologist. Learn at the Thompson Institute, a world-class hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, close to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute addresses mental health in the community, particularly for youth, adolescents and older community members.
In this program you will:
- Complete three major components, coursework in professional and clinical psychology, supervised practicum placements, and a research project and thesis
Cost & duration
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Course structure
19 terms of coursework
- Program structure
- Required courses (16) 192 units
- PSY700Advanced and Transcultural Counselling
- PSY701Advanced Psychological Assessment and Reporting
- PSY702Clinical Psychological Practice 1
- PSY703Practicum Placement 1
- PSY704Advanced Research Design and Methods
- PSY705Clinical Psychological Practice 2
- PSY706Practicum Placement 2
- PSY707Research Project 1
- PSY750Ethics and Professional Practice of Psychology
- PSY751Clinical Psychological Practice 3
- PSY752Practicum Placement 3
- PSY753Research Project 2
- PSY754Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
- PSY755Research Project 3
- PSY756Research Project 4
- PSY757Practicum Placement 4
- Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus
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
Entry requirements The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are: - Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology. Master of Psychology (Clinical) offers a limited number of places. Special selection criteria - An upper second class Honours (2A) OR psychologists with demonstrated equivalent experience and compliance with PsyBA CPD requirements. - Applicants must have provisional or general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). - Offer of a quota place. - A limited number of places in this program may be set aside for applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Refer to Indigenous Health Admissions Pathway to check eligibility Additional entry information Applicants must also submit a personal statement and two referee reports (one academic and one professional). Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. There are limited places available for this program. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview which are evaluated holistically by a small team of teaching staff. All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program. Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). All documentation must be submitted by the application closing date. Applications that are not full and complete by the close date will not be accepted. Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Professional Psychology - Inherent Academic Requirements
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