Study Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) at Deakin University in Australia, Faculty of Health
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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Interrelated streams of theory, research and practice provide the skills needed to become a registered psychologist. Our award winning teaching strategies and learning resources, include simulation and competency-based assessment approaches.The course is based on the scientist/practitioner model that rests firmly on a foundation of established knowledge and current evidence-based research. Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) covers clinical psychology across the lifespan and also includes a focus on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families.You will have opportunities to develop clinical skills in our unique clinics imbedded in public mental health and through placements in an array of community agencies.You will undertake a program of independent supervised research that makes a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and practice of clinical psychology.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health

CRICOS

022556D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,000.00 (US$ 30,315) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

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

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet all the following criteria:

completion of a four year tertiary program of study from an APAC accredited program completed in the last 10 years, with a minimum of Honours 2A average in the fourth year of study or equivalent

eligibility for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

The fourth year may be an honours program or a graduate diploma. If you are applying with an international qualification this must be assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society.

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

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About Deakin University

Deakin University is globally renowned for world-class degrees, teaching, support and study environments where students make the wonderful possible.

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