1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must:

within the last 10 years, have completed a Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent; and
provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words; and
provide two referee reports to be submitted online; and
attend a selection interview (short-listed applicants only).

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

For applicants with results from the University of Melbourne for subjects undertaken in Semester 1, Winter Term and/or Semester 2, 2020, more information on adjustments are outlined on the MSPS Entry Score Adjustments website.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance; and
suitability for clinical training as determined by the interview, personal statement and referee reports.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.

Notes:

In computing the weighted average, the average of the third year Psychology subjects is assigned twice the weight of the average of the second year Psychology subjects
Eligible Guaranteed Pathways applicants will be required to:
1. provide 2 referee reports;
2. provide a personal statement demonstrating interest in the course and relevant experience and
3. at interview demonstrate proficiency in communication skills and suitability for professional practice as a psychologist. Students who fail to achieve this will not be guaranteed entry to the course.

Due to the expected number of graduates we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

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Entry requirements for the Master of Professional Psychology