Masters (Coursework)
RMIT's Master of Clinical Psychology program provides outstanding training in the core capabilities and attributes of Clinical Psychology, as prescribed by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
The training encompasses a wide range of theoretical and applied topics, such as knowledge of psychological principles, application of psychological theories and models, design and implementation of psychological interventions, ethical, legal and professional aspects of psychological practice, psychological assessment and measurement, applied research and evaluation, and communication and interpersonal relationships.
Advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment are imparted through intensive, small-group face-to-face didactic lectures/seminars, tutorials, case presentations, role plays and workshops. Students receive ample opportunities to develop advanced therapeutic skills within a cognitive-behavioural framework and other contemporary evidence-based theoretical paradigms, utilising the scientist-practitioner model.
Our program focuses on the life-span approach with a special emphasis on cultural aspects of health and illness.
The main objective of our program is to provide trainees with the advanced knowledge and clinical skills that will enable them to function as professional clinical psychologists in a wide range of health, community and allied settings.
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Applicants with international qualifications must have these assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to a fourth year of study in psychology.
If this qualification was also taught in a language other than English, applicants must complete an IELTS test achieving a score of 8.0, with no band less than 8.0, or equivalent.
You will need to access the Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System to apply for a reference from academic and/or professional referees.
You will need to obtain one academic referee report and one professional or personal referee report. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Additional Information for Successful applicants:
Successful applicants must complete the following prior to commencing the clinical component of the program. (These processes can be time consuming and should be started once you have accepted your offer. Failure to do so could impact on your clinical component commencement.)
Working With Children Check: Students must hold a valid Working With Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program.
Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems and mental illness. They work in a wide range of community settings, including private practices, hospitals, general medical practices, community health services and universities. Clinical psychologists also function as valued members of multi-disciplinary teams where they work alongside practitioners from other health and medical disciplines.