Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology is a special program designed for fully registered psychologists who want to specialize in Clinical Psychology. This program provides hands-on experience and crucial skills in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and advanced clinical techniques, making participants eligible to pursue specialist endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia.

Program Details

• Course code: GD-CLINPSY
• Duration: 2 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: January
• Fees: AUD $18,000 (2025 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Course Structure

The program includes coursework covering topics such as:

• Psychological assessment and diagnosis
• Understanding mental health challenges in children
• Biological psychology
• Pharmacology (medications)
• Advanced clinical psychology skills Participants will also gain invaluable practical experience through clinical placements.

Eligibility

This course is specifically for currently registered psychologists in Australia who hold full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). It is designed for those with a psychology background who haven't formally trained in Clinical Psychology and are now looking to gain the specialized skills required for a Clinical Psychologist endorsement.

Career Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this program, participants will be eligible to undertake two years of supervised practice, a crucial step towards becoming a specialist endorsed Clinical Psychologist. The program is accredited (with conditions) by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), ensuring its quality and relevance.

Related Courses

The University of Melbourne also offers other courses within the broader field of psychology, including:

• Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Accreditation

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology is accredited (with conditions) by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), ensuring the program's quality and relevance in the field of psychology.