Master of Professional Psychology

• Be eligible to undertake a one-year internship and sit the National Psychology Exam to become a Generalist Psychologist.
• Gain skills to understand community behaviour change and work with diverse clients.
• Apply your expertise in assessment and treatment for mild to moderate mental health conditions.

Upon successfully completing this course, you are eligible for entry to a one-year internship and to sit the National Psychology Exam and then apply for registration as a Generalist Psychologist.

Master of Professional Psychology careers

As a registered Generalist Psychologist, you will have a wide range of career opportunities across various sectors where understanding and applying psychological principles are vital. Your skills will be valued in roles focused on helping people improve their well-being. Potential career paths include:

• Community mental health services
• Educational settings
• Government and public policy
• Behaviour change, and social programs.
• Organisational psychology roles
• Counselling services
• Drug and alcohol services
• Research roles
• Private practice
• And many more areas where a deep understanding of human behaviour is key.

Please note: While Generalist Psychologists work with a broad population, Clinical Psychologists typically focus on clients with more severe and complex mental health conditions. Training for Clinical Psychologists is provided through the University of Melbourne's Master of Psychology programs. You can find more information about these specialised courses if you're interested:

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)

Master of Educational Psychology

Further study

Upon successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology, you will be well on your way to becoming a registered Generalist Psychologist. This qualification also provides a strong academic and practical foundation should you wish to pursue further specialised study or research in the future within the field of psychology.