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Introduction to the Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology is a comprehensive program designed to integrate traditional PhD training in research with coursework and internship training in theory and techniques in clinical psychology. This program aims to provide students with the necessary training to pursue a specialist career in clinical research settings, including universities, hospitals, specialist research foundations, and government bodies.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Commencing: Trimester 1
• Campus: Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast
• Credit Points: 420
• Degree Code: 6028
• Cricos Code: Not specified

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must demonstrate their capability for training in Clinical Psychology through:

• Academic Achievement/Intellectual Ability: Completion of an Honours degree in Psychology (APAC accredited) at the level of First Class or Second Class (Division A) Honours.
• Interpersonal and Counselling Capability: Evidence of previous counselling training and relevant volunteer or work experience.
• Personal Statement: A statement outlining the applicant's motivation for pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology.
• Referee Reports: Three referee reports, including two from academics and one from a professional referee.

Language Requirements

International applicants must meet the English language requirements, which include:

• IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the listening, reading, and speaking components, and a minimum score of 6.5 in writing.
• Occupational English Test (OET): Minimum score of B in each of the listening, reading, and speaking components, and a minimum score of C+ in writing.
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 94, with a minimum score of 24 in each of the listening, reading, and writing components, and a minimum score of 23 in speaking.
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): Minimum overall score of 66, with a minimum score of 66 in each of the listening, reading, and speaking components, and a minimum score of 56 in writing.
• Cambridge (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency): Minimum overall score of 185, with a minimum score of 185 in each of the listening, reading, and speaking components, and a minimum score of 176 in writing.

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• Coursework Component: 80 credit points
• Practicum Component: 60 credit points
• Research Component: 280 credit points

Coursework Component

Students must complete 80 credit points of coursework, including:

• Professional Practice: 10 credit points
• Assessment, Diagnosis and Formulation: 10 credit points
• Lifespan Psychopathology and Therapy 1: 10 credit points
• Lifespan Psychopathology and Therapy 2: 10 credit points
• Advanced Professional Practice: 10 credit points
• Advanced Assessment and Neuropsychology: 10 credit points
• Lifespan Psychopathology and Therapy 3: 10 credit points
• Health and Disability: 10 credit points

Practicum Component

Students must complete 60 credit points of practicum, including:

• Practicum 1: 10 credit points
• Practicum 2A: 10 credit points
• Practicum 2B: 10 credit points
• Practicum 3: 15 credit points
• Practicum 4: 15 credit points

Research Component

Students must complete 280 credit points of research, including:

• Full-Time Study: 280 credit points
• Part-Time Study: 280 credit points

Progression Requirements

Students must complete progress reporting requirements, including:

• Early Candidature Milestone: Within 6 months of commencement
• Confirmation of Candidature Milestone: Within 1 year of commencement
• Thesis and Candidature Review Milestone: Within 3.5 years of commencement for full-time candidates or within 6 years of commencement for part-time candidates

Tuition Fees

The indicative annual tuition fee for international students is $37,500.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology will have a high level of competence in assessment, treatment, and research, and will be prepared for entry into a career in academia, administration, research institutes, private practice, departments of health and mental health, child protection agencies, and consultative enterprises.