Professional Psychology

The Master of Professional Psychology is a one year course designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for a generalist fifth year in psychology.The course prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic skills required for general registration as a psychologist.

It develops your professional capability to apply the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in psychology.

Following graduation, you will be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice – you will then progress to full registration as a psychologist.

The course is structured in two parts, Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Clinical placement in psychology.

PART A. Applied academic studies in psychology (48 points)

These studies will advance your knowledge and skill development for psychology practice. Guided by sound ethical principles, and through collaborative participation in coursework lectures and workshops, you develop both expert knowledge of psychology across the lifespan and advance your critical thinking skills for professional practice.

PART B. Clinical placement in psychology (0 points)

These studies involve 300 hours of clinical placements where you have the opportunity to develop your practice under supervision. This experience will occur partly through clinical activities in the Faculty's onsite clinic. Some off-campus clinical placement activities may also be required.

Qualifications

A fourth year of psychology study from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which may be a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor's honours degree, with at least a high credit average in fourth year psychology.

These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years.

Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

In addition, applicants must provide evidence of demonstrated suitability for work as a professional psychologist determined by completion of a supplementary form and satisfactory referee reports (one academic and one professional), relevant voluntary or paid work experience, and an interview.

For detailed application information and to access the required forms visit the How to apply for a Psychology course page.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

administer and interpret a comprehensive range of psychological tests and assessments

2.

plan, implement and evaluate a range of evidence-based interventions with diverse groups across the lifespan

3.

use interviewing skills and evidence-based principles to develop psychotherapeutic relationships with a wide range of clients from diverse groups and with various presenting issues

4.

communicate and collaborate with other mental health and allied health professionals in a range of organisational contexts

5.

practice ethically and professionally in a variety of settings.