Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) (DPCL) - DPsych (Clinical)
CRICOS code (International applicants): 056703F
This program is offered only to continuing students. No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in this area of study should consider the Master of Psychology/PhD (Clinical Psychology) .
On-campus | |
Semester intake: | No new admissions |
Campus: | Toowoomba |
Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place |
Standard duration: | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time maximum |
Program articulation: |
Contact us
Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email usq.support@usq.edu.au |
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 this 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 comprehensive knowledge base concerning evidence based practice of clinical psychology
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demonstrate diagnostic interview skills
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demonstrate 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 advanced level skills in individual and group clinical intervention
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demonstrate doctoral level research skills in data analysis interpretation and presentation in a theoretical framework
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interact ethically with clients and other professionals
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demonstrate high level clinical intervention skills within a range of community agencies.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
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demonstrate that they have achieved a minimum of First Class Honours 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 .
All students are required to satisfy the applicable .
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students 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. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
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. Students 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 24 units of study comprising of 10 units of coursework, a seven-unit thesis and seven units of practicums. 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.
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.
Course | Semester | Notes |
1 | Compulsory workshops | |
1,2 | Compulsory workshops | |
PSY8030 | 2 | Compulsory workshops |
1 | Compulsory workshops | |
1 | Compulsory workshops | |
2 | Compulsory workshops | |
1,2 | Compulsory workshops | |
1 | Compulsory workshops | |
1 | Compulsory workshops | |
PSY8090 | 2 | Compulsory workshops |
* | 2 | |
* | 1 | |
* | 2 | |
PSY8180 (four units)* | 1, 2 | Compulsory workshops |
PSY8601 | 2 | Compulsory workshops |
PSY8602 | 1 | Compulsory workshops |
PSY8603 | 2 | Compulsory workshops |
PSY8604 (four units) | 1, 2 | Compulsory workshops |
Footnotes | |
* | Students are required to accrue a minimum of 1500 hours of practicum experience, plus at least 230 hours of supervision from a registered psychologist who is a member of the Australian Psychological Society Clinical College. |
IT requirements
Computers can play an important role in the studying and learning process, and students are strongly encouraged to make use of up-to-date computer technology to facilitate learning, and in the production of assessment material. Many courses make use of the Internet through online discussion groups and course web pages. Some courses require substantial access to a computer because computer software or CDROMs are integral to the material being taught in the course.
Therefore, when considering the suitability of current computer access and/or the purchase of a new computer, students may need to take into account the courses they will study, and any special requirements of particular courses. Students may be able to study successfully for many courses with a computer sufficient to run one of the current word-processing and spreadsheet programs. All students, particularly those studying in external mode, are strongly encouraged to have access to the Internet and to have a computer capable of running the latest versions of Internet web browsers such as Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer. To achieve this level of capacity, students should consult the of the 精东传媒app.
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. Students in the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) who choose not to complete this program may elect to transfer credit to the Master of Psychology (Clinical).
Recommended enrolment pattern
Recommended enrolment pattern
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements | |||||
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On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | |||||
Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | ||
Year 1 | |||||||
1 | 1 | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MPCL | |||||
1 | 1 | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MPCL | |||||
1 | 1 | Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MPCL | |||||
1 | 1 | Co-requisite: | |||||
1 | 1,2 | Pre-requisite: or must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MPPS or DPHD | |||||
1 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | |||||
1 | 2 | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: DPCL or MPCL or MPHD | |||||
PSY8601 | 1 | 2 | |||||
Year 2 | |||||||
2 | 1,2 | Pre-requisite: | |||||
2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: and | |||||
2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: DPCL or MPCL or MPHD | |||||
PSY8602 | 2 | 1 | |||||
PSY8030 | 2 | 2 | |||||
PSY8090 | 2 | 2 | |||||
2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: and Students must be enrolled in the following Program: DPCL or MPHD or MPCL | |||||
PSY8603 | 2 | 2 | |||||
Year 3 | |||||||
PSY8180 (four units) | 3 | 1,2 | |||||
PSY8604 (four units) | 3 | 1,2 |