Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry (MCPA)

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Masters (coursework) degree in Psychology, or have held General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia for a minimum duration of 12 months.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 4.

In addition, applicants must:

• provide two Referee Reports
• provide a 1-2 page report which addresses the Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Entry Selection Criteria
• be assessed in a face-to-face interview with a panel of School staff, including completion of the USQ Psychology Competency examination
• Provide an academic transcript demonstrating strong academic performance
• provide a CV of their work and study history Applicants who have not completed their four-year bachelor degree or Masters (coursework) in Psychology degree within the last three years, will be required to demonstrate how they have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in the area of Psychology .

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

On completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Select and critically apply an appropriate evidence-based approach to Clinical Psychology practice that is informed by the scientist practitioner framework.
2. Critically evaluate the scope of Clinical psychology practice, including how Clinical Psychology integrates within an interprofessional context.
3. Integrate and apply advanced ethical, legal, and professional frameworks in relation to the practice of Clinical Psychology.
4. Critically apply a range of advanced skills and theoretical knowledge to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments using a variety of different techniques and instruments.
5. Evaluate psychological disorders utilising international taxonomies of classification.
6. Strategically utilise advanced knowledge and skills in individual and group Clinical Psychology interventions.
7. Apply high level research knowledge and skills to psychological practice.
8. Employ a range of high level technical and communication skills to evaluate and interpret information in oral, written and digital formats.
9. Integrate and apply advanced knowledge and skills regarding the provision of Clinical Psychology services across the lifespan, in a culturally responsive manner.
10. Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills in the workplace within the scope of Clinical Psychology practice.