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Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology is a two-year part-time program designed for registered psychologists in Australia to gain specialized skills in Clinical Psychology. It includes coursework and clinical placements to meet the Psychology Board of Australia's requirements for specialist endorsement.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
2 - 2 years part-time
Course Code
GD-CLINPSY
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan
Domestic Fees
$18,992 per year

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

A special program designed for fully registered psychologists who want to specialise in Clinical Psychology

  • Gain hands-on experience and learn crucial skills in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and advanced clinical techniques
  • Become eligible to pursue specialist endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology is a bridging course offering the opportunity to gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to meet the core requirements set by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for becoming a specialist Clinical Psychologist.

This program is two-years part-time and includes coursework covering topics like how to assess and diagnose psychological conditions, understanding mental health challenges in children, biological psychology, pharmacology (medications), and advanced clinical psychology skills. You'll also gain invaluable practical experience through clinical placements.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course overview

Overview

  • A special program designed for fully registered psychologists who want to specialise in Clinical Psychology
  • Gain hands-on experience and learn crucial skills in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and advanced clinical techniques
  • Become eligible to pursue specialist endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology is a bridging course offering the opportunity to gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to meet the core requirements set by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for becoming a specialist Clinical Psychologist.

This program is two-years part-time and includes coursework covering topics like how to assess and diagnose psychological conditions, understanding mental health challenges in children, biological psychology, pharmacology (medications), and advanced clinical psychology skills. You'll also gain invaluable practical experience through clinical placements.

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology?

This course provides the targeted training and practical experience you need to develop the high-level competencies required for this specialised role. By completing this program, you're investing in your future and expanding your ability to make a significant impact on people's lives.

Once you successfully complete this program, you'll be eligible to undertake two years of supervised practice. This is a crucial step that will then allow you to progress towards becoming a specialist endorsed Clinical Psychologist. This program is also accredited (with conditions) by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), ensuring its quality and relevance.

Career pathways

Once you successfully complete this program, you'll be eligible to undertake two years of supervised practice. This is a crucial step that will then allow you to progress towards becoming a specialist endorsed Clinical Psychologist. This program is also accredited (with conditions) by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), ensuring its quality and relevance.

How to apply

Graduate Diploma in Clinical PsychologyHow to apply

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Melbourne.
86.2%
Overall satisfaction
85.6%
Skill scale
78.2%
Teaching scale
78.7%
Employed full-time
$85.6k
Average salary