Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

Doctorate (PhD)

Combine professional training as a clinical psychologist with doctoral research The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology course is perfect for those looking to take their career to the highest levels and have both the passion and commitment to see it all the way through.

Key details

Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Duration

4.5 years full-time

Course Code

958AA.3, 065103M

About this course

Combine professional training as a clinical psychologist with doctoral research

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology course is perfect for those looking to take their career to the highest levels and have both the passion and commitment to see it all the way through.

This course will help you complete all the requirements of masters-level professional training including; learning advanced assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills, and participating and publishing an independent research project - which in turn will allow you to register as a psychologist once you graduate.

This course will provide you with everything that you will ever need to start working as a practicing psychologist.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

use your knowledge of psychology and mental health to critically assess, diagnose, develop case formulations, treat and prevent psychological problems and mental health issues across the lifespan
understand your profession concerning the unique role of clinical psychologists in providing evidence-based psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, research and consultancy services across diverse settings
understand psychopathology, psychological psychopharmacology and psychological medicine, and neurological issues relevant to mental health presentations, diagnostic systems, health psychology and behavioural medicine
transform research and evaluation findings into policy, applied knowledge, and improved treatments
provide competent expert oral and written reports to various stakeholders on psychological matters for health, medical, medico-legal, and forensic purposes
competently work within a cross-cultural context
practice with children, adolescents, adults and older persons in a manner relevant to Clinical Psychology
conduct high-level advanced independent research on a topic of clinical relevance.

Career pathways

Career opportunities for Clinical Psychologists are considerable, and UC graduates are in high demand in a wide range of services within the public and private sectors, such as:

private practice, supporting members of the public
health departments, hospitals, and community practices
national, state or local government or non-government organisations
welfare agencies, educational institutions, defence, justice and community services
agencies conducting research and evaluation
university departments of psychology.

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Canberra.

88%

Overall satisfaction

84%

Skill scale

64%

Teaching scale

91.2%

Employed full-time

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