Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (53370)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course serves as a bridging degree to allow individuals who are qualified as clinical neuropsychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have completed at least a master's degree or equivalent in Clinical Neuropsychology to upskill in Clinical Psychology.
This allows them eligibility for endorsement as a clinical psychologist with the PsyBA and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).The usual part-time nature of this diploma will suit most applicants as, for the most part, they will also be working as practicing psychologists.
However, depending on the units applicants have already taken, it may be possible to complete within one year.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (48 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | PSYC5531 | Assessment and Intervention—Adult Complex Disorders | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (01890/54590) or the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570); and PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I (formerly PSYC8672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I) and PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II (formerly PSYC8673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II) Incompatibility: PSYC5592 Neuropsychological Assessment (formerly PSYC8592 Neuropsychological Assessment) | lectures: 8 x 2 hours; workshops: 5 x 4 hours (attendance at classes/workshops is compulsory) |
| S2 | PSYC5533 | Clinical Psychology and Health | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570); and PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I (formerly PSYC8672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I) and PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II (formerly PSYC8673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II) Incompatibility: PSYC5567 Clinical Health Psychology (formerly PSYC8567 Clinical Health Psychology) | lectures: 2 hours per week (attendance at classes is compulsory) |
| NS | PSYC5663 | External Practicum | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) and PSYC5678 Practicum I | 45 days |
| NS | PSYC5664 | External Practicum | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) and PSYC5678 Practicum I | 45 days |
| S1 | PSYC5672 | Foundations in Clinical Skills I | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (01890/54590) or the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) or the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (53370) Co-requisites: PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II | 2h/12 weeks (attendance is compulsory) |
| S1 | PSYC5673 | Foundations in Clinical Skills II | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (01890/54590) or the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) or the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (53370) Co-requisites: PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I | 2 hours/week; plus workshops: 3 x 4 hours |
| S1 | PSYC5674 | Assessment and Intervention—Childhood Disorders | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) or the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology 53370; and PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I and PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II | lectures: 12 x 3 hours (lecture attendance is compulsory) |
| S2 | PSYC5675 | Assessment and Intervention—Emotional Disorders | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (01890/54590) or the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) or the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (53370) | lectures: 3 hours per week |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) an accredited Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, or an accredited Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA.
(2) Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard.
(3) Invitation to attend an interview will be based on assessment of (1) (a) (b), (c), and (d), in alignment with the interview quota for the year.
(4) Eligible applicants who are interviewed will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable in psychology practitioners.
(5) Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants under (1) and (4) who fall within the intake quota for that year.
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