COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.
Entry Requirements To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a completed four-year, or three-year plus a fourth year, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence in Psychology that satisfies the APAC criteria for pre-professional competencies in psychology, and
- Be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist; or
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Be a currently registered psychologist who can demonstrate current compliance with Registration Board Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Entry is competitive with limited places available. To be considered for a place within this course, applicants must supply the following documentation:
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An official academic transcript;
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A current resume or curriculum vitae that includes employment, relevant experience, research experience and accomplishments;
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A one-page statement outlining expectations of the course, reasons for applying for entry and including qualities that make you a suitable applicant for clinical psychology training. Applicants who are applying on the basis of current registration and CPD should provide details of this. Please use Times New Roman, size 12 font, with double line spacing;
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Two references supplied via Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia (HODSPA) Psychology Reference Portal*
*References must be for the Master of Clinical Psychology course. References for other courses may not be considered.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview (face-to-face or via teleconferencing).
All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in CQUniversity's English Language Proficiency Requirements Policy and Procedure.
Security Requirements
Students will be required to obtain registration as a provisional psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Additional security checks are included in this registration. Students may be asked to undergo additional checks (working with children and criminal history check) to satisfy the requirements of external placement sites.
Health Requirements
Vaccination requirements currently apply for provisional psychologists in Queensland, including the COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of your vaccination status, including a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or medical exemption certificate, must be submitted before practicum placement commencement.
Students must be able to attend practicum work three days per week (for full-time students) in addition to attending classes.
Assumed KnowledgeNone. Pre-professional competencies in psychology are an eligibility requirement.
