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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
AR703, 070701B
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$30,500 per year / $4,440 total

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for admission to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are:

  • Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology.

Master of Psychology (Clinical) offers a limited number of places.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Special selection criteria
  • An upper second class Honours (2A) OR psychologists with demonstrated equivalent experience and compliance with PsyBA CPD requirements.
  • Applicants must have provisional or general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Additional entry information

Applicants must also submit a personal statement and two referee reports (one academic and one professional). Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake an interview. There are limited places available for this program. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, references and interview which are evaluated holistically by a small team of teaching staff.

All successful applicants are required to apply for and gain provisional registration or if applicable, full registration, with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Students must have registration prior to commencing their study and this must be maintained for the duration of the program.

Applicants with non-Australian degrees must have their qualifications assessed by the APS.

All documentation must be submitted by the application closing date. Applications that are not full and complete by the close date will not be accepted.

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Non-government organisations
  • Private health sector
  • Psychologist
  • Public health sector
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Psychologists
Accreditation

Accredited by The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) are eligible to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for general registration via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).