Master of Clinical Psychology

Western Sydney University

About

The Master of Clinical Psychology is designed to develop competent clinical psychologists.The objective of the Master of Clinical Psychology is to provide two years’ full time training in the professional practice of clinical psychology from which graduates will be eligible to apply for full registration as a psychologist and as a Clinical Psychology registrar.

Following successful completion of the Master of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology Registrars will need another 2 years of supervised clinical practice to be eligible to apply for endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.Accreditation This course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists (APS).

Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

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101810 Core Skills and Ethical Practice
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102400 Assessment: Cognitive Functions
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101213 Psychological Interventions 1
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102362 Psychopathology: Theory and Practice
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101815 Clinic Placement A
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101210 Child Clinical Psychology
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101814 Clinical Research Methods
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101220 Clinical Health Psychology
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102693 Clinic Placement B
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102694 Professional Placement 1
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102696 Applied Research Project
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102695 Professional Placement 2
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102696 Applied Research Project
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101817 Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology

Institution