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University of Tasmania

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Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Underpinned by the scientist-practitioner model, this course aims to equip you with advanced skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating complex clinical psychologist presentations.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
H7K

About this course

Underpinned by the scientist-practitioner model, this course aims to equip you with advanced skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating complex clinical psychologist presentations.

Graduate as a highly skilled clinical psychologist, providing support to the mental health needs of the Tasmanian community, and beyond.

Entry requirements

This course is not currently accepting applications

Applications for the Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) program are only accepted from those applicants who have general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA OR an existing Area of Practice Endorsement with AHPRA, and who have attained a minimum entrance requirement of a Lower Second Class Honours (2B) psychology degree or equivalent at the commencement of the course.


Applicants should note that meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the program. Applications need to be submitted on-line through the University of Tasmania Admissions website by the end of September. All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychological Sciences that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in November.


If you are accepted into this postgraduate psychology program you will need to maintain your Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia for the duration of the degree.


Overseas applicants will also need to provide proof of English language proficiency. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has specified that it is mandatory for all graduates seeking registration with the Psychology Board of Australia to demonstrate that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 7.0 (academic module) with a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Test results will generally need to have been obtained within the two years preceding the application for registration. For more information about registration requirements for overseas applicants refer to the Psychology Board of Australia. Please note: International students should also refer to the International General Entrance Requirements for further information.


Professional Experience Placement Requirements

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

Applicants with higher education study
and/or
Applicants with work and life experience
This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience as a substitute for AHPRA registration as a Psychologist.

Prerequisites
Current registration as a General Psychologist or other Area of Practice Endorsement as a Psychologist with AHPRA AND
Minimum 2B Honours from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Accredited Institution

Additional Information
International students need to meet minimum English Language Requirements as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia.

This course is not currently accepting applications

Applications for the Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) program are only accepted from those applicants who have general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA OR an existing Area of Practice Endorsement with AHPRA, and who have attained a minimum entrance requirement of a Lower Second Class Honours (2B) psychology degree or equivalent at the commencement of the course.

Applicants should note that meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the program. Applications need to be submitted on-line through the University of Tasmania Admissions website by the end of September. All applicants must satisfy the School of Psychological Sciences that they are suitable candidates for professional training in psychology. Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview in November.

If you are accepted into this postgraduate psychology program you will need to maintain your Registration from the Psychology Board of Australia for the duration of the degree.

Overseas applicants will also need to provide proof of English language proficiency. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has specified that it is mandatory for all graduates seeking registration with the Psychology Board of Australia to demonstrate that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 7.0 (academic module) with a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Test results will generally need to have been obtained within the two years preceding the application for registration. For more information about registration requirements for overseas applicants refer to the Psychology Board of Australia. Please note: International students should also refer to the International General Entrance Requirements for further information.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

Applicants with higher education study
and/or
Applicants with work and life experience
This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience as a substitute for AHPRA registration as a Psychologist.

Prerequisites
Current registration as a General Psychologist or other Area of Practice Endorsement as a Psychologist with AHPRA AND
Minimum 2B Honours from an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Accredited Institution

Additional Information
International students need to meet minimum English Language Requirements as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia.

What you will learn

  • 1 Apply the methods, principles and ethics of clinical psychology to enhance professional practice at an individual, discipline and interdisciplinary level.
  • 2 Formulate culturally sensitive psychological assessment, diagnoses and evidence-based treatment for common and complex psychological presentations across the life span.
  • 3 Appraise the scientific foundations of psychology through evaluating the research and clinical practice of oneself and others and use this to inform practice and policy.
  • Credit for prior study or work

    Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.