Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570)
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 synthesises Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD training across a four-year period of study.
It is intended for students who are motivated to become future leaders in the field of clinical psychology by developing and combining high-level skills in clinical practice and research in ways that will enable them to both engage effectively in professional practice and significantly advance the discipline.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| 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 (72 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | PSYC5511 | Special Topics in Clinical Psychology | Prerequisites: - Enrolment in the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) or the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (53370) - PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I - PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II. | These are advanced Master classes typically delivered in 3- to 6-hour workshops, up to a total of 50 hours in the teaching period. |
| S2 | PSYC5530 | Applied Research Methods | 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) | 13 x 3 hours (attendance at classes is compulsory) |
| 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 |
| S1 | PSYC5678 | Practicum I | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570) Co-requisites: PSYC5672 Foundations in Clinical Skills I, PSYC5673 Foundations in Clinical Skills II | Minimum 200 hrs (including observation, supervision, supervised clinical work and case presentations). A record of signed hours and activities must be kept using the electronic logbook system and submitted at the end of semester. |
| S2 | PSYC5679 | Practicum II | Prerequisites: enrolment in the combined Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology (01870/54570); and PSYC5678 Practicum I | practicum work: 200 hours (160 hours face to face); meetings: 2 hours per week; supervision meetings: to be arranged with supervisor. |
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—
(1) an accredited bachelor's honours degree in psychology with at least an upper second class Honours (2A), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(2) Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. and
(3) Applicants must have secured PhD supervision, with at least one supervisor from the School of Psychological Science at the time of submitting their application.
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