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Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy (080CL) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Coordinator
Associate Professor Carol Hulbert
Professional accreditation
Accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council and recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Intended learning outcomes
The MPsych/PhD program aims to provide students with the skills to work as a professional clinical psychologist int the chosen domain specialisation (child and adolescent, health psychology or adult mental health). It aims to provide a thorough grounding in the knowledge base of clinical psychology and excellent clinical and research skills. It also aims to provide students with an opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of original researchin the domain of the specialisation, and to complete a thesis which:
- shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields;
- demonstrate a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques and awareness of their limitations;
- makes a distinct contribution to knowledge;
- demonstrate an ability to communicate research findings effectively
Generic skills
- Written and spoken communication skills
- Analytic skills
Graduate attributes
The Clinical programme aims to produce graduates with a strong knowledge base in "organic" and "functional" psychopathologies, combined with a high level of skills and acumen in the detection, assessment and diagnosis and treatment of various "psychological" conditions.
The expectation is that graduates of the clinical psychology programme will not only become excellent clinicians but will go on to be leaders in the professional clinical psychology community.
Last updated: 4 June 2022