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Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 5864
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15600
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • On-campus
    AUD 20480

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 16
Total 16

Much of the coursework component of this program (8 units) involves three two-day workshops for each course spread over the semester.

You will be required to accrue a minimum of 1000 hours of practicum experience, plus at least 180 hours of supervision from a registered psychologist who is a member of the Australian Psychological Society Clinical College.

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses:
PSY8010Issues and Skills in Professional Practice
PSY8020Advanced Research Techniques
PSY8040Individual Assessment
PSY8045Clinical Assessment and Intervention I
PSY8050Clinical Assessment and Intervention II
PSY8060Health Psychology
PSY8065Adult Psychopathology
PSY8071Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
PSY8130Practicum 1
PSY8140Practicum 2
PSY8151Masters Practicum 31
PSY8160Psychology Masters Project A
PSY8170Psychology Masters Project B2

Footnotes

1 Two units.

2 Three units.