Course and Subject Handbook 2019

Course and Subject Handbook 2019 Courses Postgraduate Courses Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Information valid for students commencing in 2019.

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Handbook year	2019
Course code	102304
Course type	Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Professional accreditation status	This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). With one further year of supervised practice in the field graduates of this course will be eligible for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Division	Division of Tropical Health and Medicine

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree with Class 1 or 2A honours from a course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution; or

Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine as equivalent to the above.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the ʯ��Ƶ Admissions Policy.

Additional selection requirements

Interview (by invitation)

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	48 credit points as per course structure
Additional completion requirements	Students may be excluded from continuing if they are awarded less than a Pass grade on two occasions during their course of study.
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Master of Psychology (Clinical), graduates will be able to: Integrate advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge, including recent developments, in the field of clinical psychology and related areas of clinical practice Apply knowledge of research principles, methods and ethics to design and conduct scientific investigations that address complex psychological questions 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 theoretical propositions, research methodologies and evidence bases in clinical psychology Apply advanced English language, and technological and numeracy skills to generate, interpret and communicate complex concepts, data, arguments, conclusions and professional decisions, appropriate for specialist and non-specialist audiences Exercise expert judgement and a high level of autonomy and accountability to identify and solve complex problems, make informed decisions and plan ongoing professional learning within diverse research and clinical practice contexts Adapt and apply research skills and psychological understanding, including where appropriate knowledge of cultural diversity, to investigate complex human behaviour with some independence.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page.
Reasonable adjustments	Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course.

Course Structure

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

PY6001:04 Practicum 1

PY6002:04 Practicum 2

PY6003:04 Practicum 3

PY6010:03 Evaluation and Research

PY6015:03 Child and Family Therapy

PY6201:03 Research Thesis A

PY6202:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)

PY6203:03 Masters Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Singapore
Townsville	Not offered 2019

Candidature

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	5 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Yes Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. Students may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.
Special assessment requirements	Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy.
Professional accreditation requirements	With one further year of supervised practice in the field graduates of this course will be eligible for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Students may apply for exemption for previous tertiary study where appropriate in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process.
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Nil

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY (CLINICAL)
Approved abbreviation	MPsych(Clin)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	n/a
Exit with lesser award	Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology offered by the Division of Tropical Health and Medicine.
Course articulation	Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Doctor of Psychology, and may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for appropriate subjects completed under this course.

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