Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science

The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science is designed to provide students with an integrated, comprehensive, and complete education in the discipline of Psychology.

Students undertake advanced training in a range of methodological (research methods, psychometrics, statistics) and applied areas, and develop competence in conducting research.

All applied material is based on the scientist-practitioner model, and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention are stressed.

The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science provides students with advanced education and training in the core Psychology graduate attributes, including but not limited to the following:

Advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge in some of the core research areas of the discipline Knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning the construction, implementation and interpretation of some of the most widely used cognitive and personality assessments Knowledge of the theoretical and empirical bases underpinning evidenced based approached to psychological intervention Explaining how the science and practice of psychology is influenced by social, historical, professional and cultural contexts.

The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science prepares graduates for a career in Psychology.

On completion of this course, graduates may apply for provisional registration as a Psychologist providing they enrol in further postgraduate studies or undertake two years’ supervised training.

View the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science - Program Structure and Sequencing

The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science comprises seven (7) subjects, as follows:

Foundation subjects (4)

• Principles of Psychological Assessment (PSYC71-403)
• Multivariate Research Methods (PSYC71-409)
• Human Experimental Psychology (PSYC71-410)
• Professional Psychology (PSYC71-413)

Electives (1)

And any one (1) of the following psychology subjects:

• Clinical Psychology (PSYC71-404)
• Community and Health Psychology (PSYC71-405)
• Forensic Psychology (PSYC71-407)
• Neuropsychology (PSYC71-408)
• Psychology at Work (PSYC71-411)

Thesis (2)

• Diploma Thesis 1: Research Seminar and Ethics (PSYC71-400)
• Diploma Thesis 2 (PSYC72-420) (20 credit points)

International students

To fulfil your student visa requirements, you will need to enrol in 40 credit points per semester.

Domestic students

Full time study is 40 credit points per semester. Students enrolling part-time can undertake the degree over four semesters. Part-time students should complete the coursework aspects in the first two semesters of their enrolment and undertake the thesis in the third and fourth semesters of enrolment.

Entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science include completion of an accredited three-year sequence of study in psychology in Australia, or equivalent.  Applicants are assessed on academic merit and must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.0 on the Bond University 4-point scale for all second and third level psychology subjects in their undergraduate studies. 

Please review the Board’s Policy for applicants for general registration who hold overseas qualifications http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Codes-and-Guidelines.aspx 

It is advisable to have your qualifications assessed in the way required by the Board prior to commencing your 4th year program (i.e. before applying for the program).

Once enrolled, there is no mechanism to change between the 4th Year Programs.

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.

This program has been granted accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).