Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

• Access world-class facilities and academics in an internationally acclaimed program
• Gain cutting-edge clinical opportunities through placements and research hubs
• Achieve clinical mastery and become a registered psychologist post-graduation

The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at the University of Melbourne is designed specifically for future psychology clinicians. This program guides students through everything they need to achieve clinical mastery, setting them on a trajectory to become registered psychologists after graduation.

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) careers

As a student in the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) program, you will have the opportunity to undertake placements at the University of Melbourne's internal clinic, where you will work with real clients dealing with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. You will then put this real-world experience into practice in external placements, logging many hours of supervised clinical work to meet the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) requirements for registration as a general psychologist. After graduation, you are eligible to apply for the registrar program of supervised practice, which can lead to endorsement as a clinical psychologist.

Further study

Graduates of the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at the University of Melbourne leave with a world-class qualification and a wealth of practical experience. Upon completion of the program, graduates are well-placed to become AHPRA-registered psychologists and forge careers at the forefront of the mental health field.

The University of Melbourne's close research links with top-tier hospitals and research institutes, such as the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Women's Hospital, Austin Health, and Orygen, provide students with unique opportunities for collaboration and advancement.

After completing an undergraduate degree, graduates can pursue employment or begin a graduate degree to work towards a professional qualification in fields such as law, engineering, or medicine. Alternatively, they can join the University of Melbourne's graduate research community and contribute to world-changing research. The graduate degree is internationally recognised and sets graduates apart from those who study a traditional Australian single or double degree.