Coursework
Master of Professional Psychology
Overview
The Master of Professional Psychology will provide psychology graduates with training in the skills required to meet the core competencies outlined by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia.
The two-year program (full-time equivalent) will include coursework subjects addressing psychological assessment, interventions and related professional skills; alongside a research project and practical placement experience.
Upon completion, you will be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice, sit the National Psychology Exam and progress to full registration as a psychologist.
Recent information session
What Next After Undergraduate Psychology: 2024 Intake
When: Tuesday 22 August 2023, 5.00-6.30pm (Melbourne, Australia Time)
Ready to take your passion for psychology to the next level? Explore the exciting world of psychology studies and pave the way to a fulfilling career in the field.
Hear from academic convenors and current students about training at the University of Melbourne in the following areas:
- Psychology Honours in Arts, Science or Biomedicine
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
- Psychology projects in the Master of Biomedical Science
- Master of Applied Psychology
- Master of Professional Psychology
Postgraduate Psychology Information Session: 2024 Intake
When: Monday 28 August 2023, 6.00-8.00pm (Melbourne, Australia Time)
Are you interested in postgraduate Psychology studies as the next step on your pathway to professional registration as a psychologist?
Hear from academic convenors and current students about training at the University of Melbourne in the following areas:
- Director Professional Programs: Professor Lisa Phillips
- Master of Educational Psychology: Dr Chelsea Hyde
- Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology): Associate Professor Jacqueline Anderson
- Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology): Associate Professor Brett Deacon
- Master of Professional Psychology: Dr Margaret Osborne
- Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology: Professor Lisa Phillips