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Master of Psychology (Health)

The University Of Adelaide

Program Overview

Treat the whole person

Mental and physical health are inextricably connected. Health psychologists explore brain—body interactions with a view to improving client wellbeing. This requires advanced psychological skills and clinical expertise.

Our Master of Psychology (Health) is one of only two health psychology degrees currently available in Australia. It provides the professional knowledge needed to practise as a registered health psychologist.

What will you do?

  • Enjoy small class sizes with leading health psychologists and educators.
  • Learn about illness, disease, and the promotion and maintenance of health.
  • Study health care systems and policy.
  • Explore psychological factors that contribute to ill health.
  • Undertake three industry placements totalling over 1000 hours.
  • Network with future employers in mental health, health care and government settings.


Where could it take you?

Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. You could design public health campaigns to prevent addiction, injury and illness. You might help people manage chronic pain or cope with diagnoses and medical treatments. Perhaps you’ll work to shift individual attitudes, beliefs and behaviours in the clinic. To gain endorsement, further postgraduate supervision is required. 

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  Location

AdelaideAustralia

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  Course Duration

24 Months

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  Tuition Fee

AU$ 40,500

 Score

IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94

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Indicative study plan

Year 1    

  • Evidence-based practice  
  • Interviewing and Intervention    
  • Psychological assessment  
  • Abnormal Psychology   
  • Introduction to Epidemiology    
  • Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations  
  • Health Psychology    
  • Placement I


Year 2  

  • Placement II  
  • Research project I  
  • Placement III  
  • Research
  • Project II            

Additional Entry Requirements    

Additionally, applicants MUST:

  • be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a provisional psychologist
  • * provide two referee reports submitted through the HoDSPA (Heads of Departments and Schools of Psychology Australia) 
  • provide details of relevant work experience and details of any published works via the submission of a comprehensive CV (Curriculum Vitae) within the SATAC application.
  • Closing date for applications is Monday 18 October 2021.


English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide    

IELTS    
Overall 7   

TOEFL    
Overall 94    

Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)    

International student place:
$40,500

Potential careers

Community Services Officer, Mental Health Worker, Health Psychologist, Psychologist

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