Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology [Exit only]

Handbook year	2019
Course code	84107
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology may be awarded to students exiting a Master of Psychology (Clinical) prior to completing the requirements of that course, provided they meet the award requirements outlined below.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Not applicable - the course is an exit qualification only

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology, graduates will be able to:

Integrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in the field of clinical psychology and related areas of clinical practice
Review and reflect on the ethics and efficacy of clinical practice including application of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention and outcome evaluation
Analyse, synthesise and evaluate knowledge and evidence bases underpinning clinical practice
Apply advanced English language, and technological and numeracy skills to generate, interpret and communicate complex knowledge, concepts, data and arguments, appropriate for a variety of audiences
Exercise high-level judgement and initiative to identify and solve complex problems, make informed decisions and plan ongoing professional learning within diverse clinical practice contexts.

CORE SUBJECTS

PY5001:03 Psychological Assessment

PY5003:03 Adult Psychopathology

PY5006:03 Clinical Neuropsychology

PY5007:03 Health and Rehabilitation

PY5011:03 Methods of Intervention 1

PY5012:03 Methods of Intervention 2

PY5013:03 Working with Clients

PY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy

Campus

Course available at	Notes
Singapore	Exit Only
Townsville	Exit Only

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Students who have been granted advanced standing for previous tertiary study towards the Master of Psychology (Clinical) in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points unless part of an approved course articulation process
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Nil

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Approved abbreviation	GDipClinPsych
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Nil

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