The ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç combined PhD/Master of Psychology (Clinical) is a four-year, full-time degree that encourages initiative and originality in research. High-level candidates are offered the opportunity to engage in advanced training in areas relevant to the professional practice of psychology.Â
Our program has a research component as well as coursework and professional placement components. Its focus is on the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of people with a range of psychological challenges. It includes advanced training in research skills that are particularly relevant to clinical application.Â
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A is required to undertake this program.
Primary supervision must be provided by an academic who holds a position in the School of Psychology.
The minimum academic eligibility requirement is completion of a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology, including a major research thesis/project, with Honours Class 1 (85%), or international equivalent. Qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years (exceptions may be possible in limited circumstances).
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While there is a to apply for most Higher Degree Research programs at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, there are additional requirements for Combined applicants which relate to the Masters component of the program.
Please review the step-by-step application guide.
The School does not have specific requirements for a research proposal/research description. Applicants can be guided both by the general information published in the  and advice from their potential supervisor.
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Applicants must:
- demonstrate their competency in speaking and communicating in English is sufficient to practise the psychology profession
- satisfy both ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ's English language requirements and those required by the .
All applicants, domestic and international, are encouraged to use AHPRA’s  (under ‘Additional resources’) to guide their understanding of AHPRA’s requirements.
- demonstrate their competency in speaking and communicating in English is sufficient to practise the psychology profession
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- Term 1 is the for this program.
- Applicants should familiarise themselves with the , as deadlines are strict and a scholarship is required to undertake this program.
- International psychology qualifications must include a major research thesis/project and must be assessed by the  before an application is submitted. Note that the APS will only assess complete qualifications.
- As the number of places available each year is limited, entry into this program is competitive. Selection is based on the availability of supervision, academic qualifications, two referee reports and performance at an interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an interview – remote participation may be permitted in limited circumstances.
- Enrolled students must register as provisional psychologists prior to program commencement and registration must be maintained for the duration of enrolment.
- Applicants should familiarise themselves with the relevant  for the psychology profession. You must meet these requirements before an application for registration as a provisional psychologist can be approved.
- Applicants should review the