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Master of Psychology (Clinical - Singapore) (MC-PSYCHCS)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2017 Delivered: On Campus
About this course
Contact
Department of Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Ph: (65) 6516 6904
Email: psybox6@us.edu.sg
Coordinator
Prof Michael Power
Overview
Award title | Master of Psychology (Clinical) |
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Year & campus | 2017 |
CRICOS code | 009681G |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 200 credit points |
Duration | 24 months full-time |
Please see following website for details
http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/psy/_clinical/prog_um_curric.htm
Entry requirements
All candidates must demonstrate readiness for full-time graduate study for a period of four semesters and meet all the following requirements:
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- Hold a good Honours Degree (Distinction/Upper Second Class and above) or higher degree (e.g. Masters or Ph.D. degree) in psychology or a closely related discipline from a recognised university, or in exceptional circumstances, such other qualifications and experience that meet with the approval of the Board of Graduate Studies.
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- Pass a placement test (interview and /or written test) set by the core programme staff.
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- Pass any preparatory modules as indicated by the core programme staff on a case-by-case basis.
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- Provide evidence of meeting UM and NUS language requirements (see below) if English is not a candidate’s first language, and English language proficiency Tests (see below) must have been taken not earlier than two years before the proposed date of admission;
UM Language requirements
IELTS score of 7.0 (no band less than 7); or
TOEFL score of 577 + TWE 4.5; or
TOEFL computer 233 + essay rating 4.5; or
TOEFL internet of 90 + written 21
NUS Language requirements
IELTS core of 6.0; or
580 for the paper-based TOEFL; or
237 for the computer-based TOEFL; or
85 for the internet-based TOEFL (with a minimum score of 22 for the writing section)
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- Have completed an APAC accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology, namely a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree plus a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology, with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent in the last 10 years.
- Non-Australian qualifications are required to have an APS comparability assessment (approximately AUD$700) which must be completed in advance of qualification being submitted. Note this can take up to three months.
- Be eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
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- Clinical Placement Compliance requirements
Applicants who are admitted into the programme must complete a number of statutory requirements before commencing the programme.
To be compliant with the University and in the placements, it is a requirement that students complete the following forms and are also aware of:
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences clinical placement policies:http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/clinical-placements.
- Safety on campus: http://intranet.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/ohse/staff-and-student-safety-campus.
- AHPRA registration - http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Registration/Provisional.aspx
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Applicants who are successful in gaining a place in the programme must completeInternational criminal history checks as part of their application for provisional registration. This is a separate requirement from police checks required by the University of Melbourne.
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- Student Consent Police Check -http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/sites/studentcentre/files/Police-Check-consent-form-July-2013.pdf.
- Police Check – Students must organise a police check from the country they have resided in the last 12 months.
- Immunisation Declaration –http://sc.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/sites/studentcentre/files/MDHS-ID-Declaration-Oct-2012.pdf.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Course structure
During the first year, students will complete ten core modules and one clinical placement at the University of Melbourne. In the second year, students will complete the remaining four modules, thesis and two clinical placements in Singapore.
Subject options
1st Year
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90003 | Research Proposal | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PSYC90029 | Graduate Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90030 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90031 | Introduction to Psychopathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90006 | Basic Interventions | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90023 | Child Psychopathology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90011 | Adv Psychological Assessment & Diagnosis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90016 | Biological Psychology & Pharmacotherapy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90007 | Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90015 | Advanced Psychopathology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90012 | Clinical Placement 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
2nd Year
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90090 | UM-NUS Ethics and Professional Issues | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC90086 | UM-NUS Clinical Health Psychology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90089 | UM-NUS Mental Health Across the Lifespan |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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6.25 |
PSYC90091 | UM-NUS Advanced Psychological Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PSYC90087 | UM-NUS Clinical Placement 2 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
PSYC90088 | UM-NUS Clinical Placement 3 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
PSYC90092 | UM-NUS Research Project | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Last updated: 30 January 2024