Course details
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) (PY50)
| Course year: | 2011 |
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| Admissions: | Yes |
| Enrolments: | Yes |
| CRICOS code: | 059989G |
| Course duration (full-time): | 3 years |
| Course duration (part-time): | 6 years |
| Domestic fees (indicative): | 2011: Full fee tuition $7,375 (indicative) per semester (subject to annual review) |
| International fees (indicative): | 2011: $10,875 (indicative) per semester (subject to annual review) |
| Domestic entry: | February (closing date for applications is 1 October of the previous year in which you are applying for entry) |
| International entry: | February (closing date for applications is 1 October of the previous year in which you are applying for entry) |
| Total credit points: | 288 |
| Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
| Standard credit points/part-time semester: | 24 |
| Course coordinator: | Prof Ian Shochet |
| Discipline contact: | see below |
| Campus: | Kelvin Grove |
Overview
The Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) offers students the option of a postgraduate program to develop more advanced professional knowledge and skills in clinical psychology than offered in the Master of Clinical Psychology. It includes advanced professional coursework units, specialised practical experience and an extended program of research, enabling graduates to undertake positions of greater responsibility in a broad range of clinical settings including hospitals, mental health facilities and other specialised treatment units.
The doctorate emphasises the development of applied research and clinical specialisations within an evidence-based, integrative psychotherapy framework.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-approved four years training or its equivalent with First Class Honours or Honours Class IIA from QUT or another recognised institution. Alternatively, a grade point average of 5.5 or above in the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology or equivalent course is required. Applicants are required to provide two referee reports and attend an interview to assess their interpersonal and research skills in a clinical context.
For applicants seeking to transfer from the Master of Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent) the grade point average in both the Masters course and any prior courses recognised as meeting the APAC-approved four years of training will be considered.
Students who are not already registered with the Psychology Board of Australia will be required to register with the Board as a psychologist with probationary conditions for the duration of the program.
In addition to submission of an admission form (PG Form for domestic applicants, F Form for international applicants) applicants are required to submit a PY18/PY50 Questionnaire and two PY18/PY50 Referee Reports. All forms are available at the following website: http://www.studentservices.qut.edu.au/info/forms/
Applications for this course close on 1 October each year. Entry to this course is competitive and places are limited. Typically, it can be expected that the grade point average of successful candidates will be considerably above the 5.5 minimum.
Professional Recognition
The course meets the requirements for accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists. Graduates meet the requirements for registration by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Please refer to the Psychology Board of Australia website http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx for information on the Board's English Language Skills Registration Standard.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing of up to a maximum of 144 credit points may be granted to candidates who have completed an appropriate masters qualification or its equivalent. Credit will not be granted for previously completed research work.
Course Structure
The doctorate comprises 24 units made up of 10 professional coursework units, 8 research units and 6 practicum units.
Course Articulation
Doctorate students who successfully complete the requirements of the masters course may exit with a Master of Clinical Psychology.
International Student Entry
International students or applicants from whom English is not the first or native language require an IELTS score of 7.0 (with minimum subscores of 7.0 for listening, reading, writing and speaking) and need certification by the APS that their degree is equivalent to APAC-approved four years training in psychology or its equivalent from QUT or another recognised institution.
Applicants are responsible for obtaining and paying the APS for such certification, at a cost determined by the APS. All applicants are required to attend an interview. In the case of international applicants, this is conducted via telephone.
International students may enrol only in full-time studies.
Please refer to the Psychology Board of Australia website http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx for information on the Board's English Language Skills Registration Standard.
Further Information
For more information about this course, please contact the School of Psychology and Counselling on +617 3138 4520 or email psyc.enquiries@qut.edu.au
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