詹姆斯库克大学

What to expect

Through this course you will gain the advanced academic and practical training for professional practice that is required for registration as a practising psychologist.

Benefit from JCU’s research focus and learn from world-renowned lecturers and leading industry professionals. Access JCU’s observation suites and world-class training facilities and develop professional skills through extensive professional placements.

Career Opportunities

This course provides advanced academic and practical postgraduate training at a level sufficient to meet the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council’s (APAC) accreditation criteria.

Upon completing the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be eligible for full, general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. After two years of supervised practice in the field, graduates will also be eligible for membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be able to:

• Adapt and apply complex and contemporary knowledge, skills, and technical competencies in clinical psychology to facilitate quality client outcomes across a variety of populations including tropical, Indigenous, and rural and remote.
• Apply mastery knowledge of research principles, methods, and ethics to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that addresses a complex theoretical or professional practice issue in clinical psychology.
• Expertly communicate with clients, families, community and organisational representatives, and other health professionals.
• Synthesise, evaluate, and apply theories, evidence-based practice, and ethical considerations to design and deliver safe and effective assessment and interventions for client groups of varying age, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status.
• Operate individually and inter-professionally in accordance with legal, ethical, and organisational guidelines, incorporating referral processes where relevant.
• Reflect critically and respectfully on the practice of one’s self and others within the inter-professional health care team to ensure quality practice, and to plan ongoing professional learning.

Note: This course is also available to study on JCU Singapore campus with Feb intake.