Coursework

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Course overview

  • 2 years part time
  • On Campus (Parkville)
  • Available to domestic students
  • Summer Intake - February

Overview

A bridging course for non-clinical graduates

  • Summer Intake - January

This 'bridging course' will allow non-Clinical Psychology graduates training in the skills required to meet the core competencies outlined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as necessary for specialist endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. The two-year, part-time program includes coursework subjects addressing psychological assessment and diagnosis, child psychopathology, biological psychology and pharmacology and advanced skills in clinical psychology along with practical placement experience. Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to undertake two years of supervised practice – enabling them to progress to specialist endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. This program is accredited with conditions by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).