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UM-NUS Clinical Placement 2 (PSYC90087)

Study abroad (level 9)Points: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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The subject aims to provide the students with opportunities to experience a range of clinical presentations across the life span and to begin functioning as a clinical psychologist in Singapore, under the supervision of a field supervisor. Students will receive experience in history taking, conducting a mental state examination, arriving at a case formulation and making treatment plans. Under supervision, students will be given the opportunity to develop competency in the provision of psychological treatments to individuals and (where appropriate) groups. In addition, the subject aims to give the student experience of professional psychology practice, including professional presentation, report writing and record keeping, managing a clinical caseload, and liaison with other professional practitioners.

Intended learning outcomes

The placement aims to provide trainees with



  • exposure to a range of psychopathology
  • the opportunity to conduct diagnostic interviews in a clinical setting
  • the opportunity to conduct a variety of psychological assessments (e.g., psychometric and projective testing, observational assessments and client self-monitoring)
  • the opportunity to be actively involved in the planning and implementation of psychological interventions in two of individual, family, and group formats
  • exposure to the wider experience of professional clinical psychology practive in areas such as clinical intake and review meetings, administrative and evaluative functions, in-service education, and so on

Generic skills

  1. Advanced problem identification and problem solving skills
  2. Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  3. Advanced information integration skills

Last updated: 3 November 2022