Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychological Science

Macquarie University

About

Overview Please note the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychological Science is not available for admission.

It is an exit award from the Master of Clinical Psychology.

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate preliminary understanding of the role played by professional clinical psychologists.
2. Employ systematic enquiry, research techniques and advanced knowledge to undertake and evaluate professional projects.
3. Describe and explain the need for culturally responsive assessment of psychological disorders.
4. Identify and describe the legislative frameworks, professional standards, and the Psychology Board of Australia’s code of ethics relevant to clinical psychologists.
5. Communicate effectively across a range of workplaces, colleagues and other professionals.

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