Doctor of Clinical Psychology: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Doctor of Clinical Psychology

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree is a professional doctorate, preparing you for a career as a clinical psychologist. Entry to the DClinPsy is restricted to New Zealand and Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Clinical psychology is a broad field of clinical practice and research within the discipline of psychology. This professional postgraduate qualification combines original research and clinical practice to prepare candidates for their career as a clinical psychologist. Candidates complete a preparatory year, specialising in Clinical Psychology, before entry into the three-year DClinPsy programme. Entry into the Clinical Psychology programme is by an application and interview process. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in psychology, be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have relevant work experience (paid or voluntary).

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$58,178.40 (29,28,099) per year
Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 for full-time study (120 points).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

City Campus

Princes Street,

Auckland,

1142, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

GPA of at least 6.0 in the preliminary Honours year

Demonstrate the ability and personal qualities necessary to pursue this programme of study.

To gain entry into the three-year doctorate, you must first apply for and complete the clinical honours/preparatory year, which includes passing courses in clinical theory and practice and an honours-level dissertation (PSYCH 708, 718, 723, 780 or their equivalents) with a GPA of 6.0.

Successful applicants who have completed an honours or masters programme, but have not fulfilled all the clinical prerequisite courses listed above, must complete these under a bridging programme.

Successful applicants who have already completed the clinical prerequisite courses during prior study will have a stand-down year while others in their cohort complete the bridging programme.

English language requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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