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Master of Psychology (Clinical) (MPCL) - MPsych (Clinical)
CRICOS code (International applicants): 056705D
| On-campus |
Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February) |
Campus: | Toowoomba |
Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
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Standard duration: | 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time maximum |
Program articulation: | To: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) |
Contact us
Future Australian and New Zealand students |
Future International students |
Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315 Email: studysci@usq.edu.au |
Phone: +61 7 4631 5543 Email: international@usq.edu.au |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside
Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email: usq.support@usq.edu.au |
Program focus
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) has been developed to meet
the needs of Psychologists wishing to specialise in Clinical Psychology.
The aim of the program, therefore, is to provide advanced training
in psychological assessment, clinical intervention and a range of
professional skills within a scientist-practitioner framework.
Professional accreditation
Graduates may:
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apply for general registration with the Psychology Board of
Australia after a period of supervised practice.
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apply for full membership to the Australian Psychological Society
after a period of supervised practice.
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apply for admission to the College of Clinical Psychology of
the Australian Psychological Society after a period of supervised
practice.
Program aims
On completion of the program graduates will be able to:
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apply for positions which require a higher degree in Clinical
Psychology
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take an active role in theoretical and practical developments
in clinical psychology
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contribute to the overall development of the discipline of Psychology.
Program objectives
Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to:
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demonstrate a well developed knowledge base concerning the principles
and practice of applied clinical psychology
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demonstrate diagnostic interview skills
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demonstrate an understanding and competence in the principles
and practice of clinical assessment, diagnosis and case formulation
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demonstrate high level skills in psychological testing and test
data interpretation
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apply principles and practice of health intervention
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demonstrate high level of individual and group clinical intervention
skills
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demonstrate advanced research skills
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interact ethically with clients and other professionals
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apply knowledge and skills proficiently in the workplace.
Admission requirements
Applicants for admission must be able to:
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demonstrate that they have achieved a minimum of Second Class
Honours Division A in an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
(APAC)-accredited four-year honours program or equivalent
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provide two satisfactory and a report to address the indicating the applicant's abilities to
successfully undertake the professional and research components of
the program
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be assessed in an interview with a panel of Departmental staff
as having the interpersonal skills required for professional course
work.
Before commencing the program, students must have General Registration
with Probationary Conditions or full registration from the Psychologists
Board of Australia.
International Applicants
International applicants must have met the or have completed the 精东传媒app's .
How to apply
Domestic students
may be made directly
to USQ.
International students
This program is offered to international students. An international
student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen
and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and
how to apply.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders,
Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside
outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying
students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government
loan called .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The program is designed for full-time attendance in the on-campus
mode. The program contains 16 units of study comprising of eight units
of coursework, practicums worth four units and a four-unit thesis.
Once the first 8 courses have been passed (full time) there may be
some flexibility to negotiate a part time enrolment pattern for the
remaining courses.
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2 |
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Compulsory workshops |
(three units) |
1 and 2 |
Compulsory workshops |
Program completion requirements
Lectures for the coursework component of this program are given
in full day workshops from one to two day duration over the semester.
These workshops are normally held on weekdays.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 4 years to complete this program.
IT requirements
Students should visit the USQ to check that their computers
are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet
web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for
software.
Articulation
Students who have achieved distinctions or better in Masters
coursework courses, successfully completed Project A, and have recommendation
from their thesis supervisor, will be permitted to apply for entry
into the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) program.
Recommended enrolment pattern
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
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On-campus (ONC) | Distance education (EXT) | Online (WEB) |
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Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem |
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Year 1
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| 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: DPCL or MPCL or PDPP |
| 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: DPCL or MPCL or PDPP |
| 1 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: DPCL or MPCL or PDPP Co-requisite: |
| 1 | 1 | | | | | Co-requisite: |
| 1 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: |
| 1 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: |
| 1 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: DPCL or MPCL or PDPP |
| 1 | 2 | | | | | Co-requisite: |
Year 2
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| 2 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: |
| 2 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: |
| 2 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: DPCL or MPCL or PDPP |
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units) | 2 | 1 | | | | | Pre-requisite: |
| 2 | 2 | | | | | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: MPCL |