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Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy (080CL)
Doctorate by ResearchYear: 2023 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Health Hub
Level 1, Brownless Biomedical Library
The University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus)
Victoria 3010, Australia
Future students: http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/master-of-psychology-doctor-of-philosophy/overview
Current students: mdhs-gr@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Award title | Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy |
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Year & campus | 2023 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 037232A |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Research |
AQF level | 10 |
Duration | 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time |
The clinical psychology program at the University of Melbourne began in the early 1970s. The program enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical psychology programs in the country. The program aims to produce graduates with a strong knowledge base in psychopathology, combined with a high level of skill and acumen in culturally responsive assessment and treatment of psychological conditions that can present across the lifespan. Therapeutic skills are taught primarily within a broad cognitive-behavioural framework within didactic, individual and group-based clinical contexts.
The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia as well as competency in knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical psychology specialisation.
The course is comprised of coursework subjects, practical experience through clinical placements and a major research thesis in an area relevant to clinical psychology. All subjects are compulsory. The academic members of the clinical teaching staff are active in both clinical work and research in a wide variety of clinical domains. Hence, the Program provides the opportunity to access a wide range of clinical placement settings and research programs.
In their first year, all students assess and provide treatment for adult clients referred to the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic. In addition, all students undertake two second year field placements- one where the focus is on assessment and treatment of children and/or adolescents and the other focussing on clinical work with adults.
For the Doctor of Philosophy component of the course, please also refer to :
http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/doctor-of-philosophy/overview
Links to further information
http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/master-of-psychology-doctor-of-philosophy/overview
Last updated: 13 December 2023