The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is a four-year research degree comprising a substantial and original piece of clinical psychology research with coursework and field placement.
Applicants must hold an approved bachelors degree with honours class 1 or upper 2A in the field of psychology or qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Board (hereafter referred to as #39;the Board#39;). Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to interview in which clinically-relevant skills and experience, as well as ability to pursue doctoral level research, will be assessed. Referees#39; reports will be called for. Before an applicant is admitted, the Board must be satisfied that the proposed program of studies can be conveniently pursued and appropriately supervised.
The course aims to equip graduates of the program to be eligible for clinical college membership of the Australian Psychological Society so that they can practice as clinical psychologists. The requirements of such programs are made explicit by the Clinical College guidelines as well as the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Specifically, on successful completion of the course a student will:
Semester 1
PSYC9006 Introduction to Clinical Child Psychology (4.5 units)
PSYC9007 Counselling and Professional Issues (4.5 units)
PSYC9036 Psychological Assessment (3 units)
PSYC9999 Higher Degree Thesis (PhD) (6 units)
Semester 2
PSYC9014 Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (4.5 units)
PSYC9008 Interventions in Clinical Child Psychology (4.5 units)
PSYC9009 Abnormal Psychology and Psychopharmacology (4.5 units)
PSYC9999 Higher Degree Thesis (PhD) (4.5 units)
Semester 1
PSYC9005 Further Applications of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (4.5 units)
PSYC9010 Practicum A (4.5 units)
PSYC9999 Higher Degree Thesis (PhD) (9 units)
Semester 2
PSYC9004 Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine (4.5 units)
PSYC9999 Higher Degree Thesis (PhD) (13.5 units)
Semester 1
PSYC9011 Practicum B (4.5 units) (4.5 units)
PSYC9999 Higher Degree Thesis (PhD) (13.5 units)
Semester 2
PSYC9012 Practicum C (4.5 units)
PSYC9999 Higher Degree Thesis (PhD) (13.5 units)
PSYC9999 Higher Degree Thesis (PhD) (36 units)
Note: University regulations require the research thesis to be at least two-thirds of the total unit value. In this current scheme, 96 units (66.7%) are allocated to the research thesis.
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