Master of Psychology (Clinical)

at James Cook University

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Year 1

Teaching period 1
 

• Professional Practice
• Evidence-based Practice
• Mental Health Disorders Across the Lifespan
• Assessment in Psychology

Teaching period 2
 

• Clinical Psychology Placement A
• Clinical Psychology Masters Research Proposal

Year 2

Teaching period 1
 

• Biopsychosocial and Cultural Models of Health
• Clinical Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Teaching period 2
 

• Clinical Psychology Placement C
• Clinical Psychology Masters Research Thesis Part 2 of 2

Course pre-requisites    
 

• Domestic students must hold provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia.
• Completion of an AQF level 8 bachelor honours degree with Class 1 or 2A honours from a course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution; or
• Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD41,200.00

Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

This course provides advanced academic and practical postgraduate training at a level sufficient to meet the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council’s (APAC) accreditation criteria.

Upon completing the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be eligible for full, general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. After two years of supervised practice in the field, graduates will also be eligible for membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.