Clinical Psychology (Professional Doctorate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Length
3.5 years full-time, or up to 7 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This program includes coursework, practical placements in work settings and a research thesis in an area of clinical psychology. First year focuses on acquiring research skills and developing the research topic; second year includes research data collection and practical experience in a range of clinical psychology settings. The remainder of the program includes advanced-level coursework, an extended internship, and completion of the research project.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply for entry before 31 October. Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships or download, complete and submit a Doctoral forms (PDF 1.4MB)
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesScholarships are available for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, and a limited number of awards available to overseas applicants.
Additional costs (AUD)
Annual fee for Provisional Psychologist registration
Prerequisites
Three-year APAC-accredited psychology qualification with at least B average or equivalent across all years, and APAC-accredited fourth-year in psychology with at least H1 first-class Honours.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates of La Trobe's programs are employed in a wide variety of positions as psychologists, including key roles in the health and government sectors, in community organisations, research institutions and industry. Clinical Psychologists who have graduated from the School's programs work as clinicians and case managers, psychotherapists, managers, researchers, specialist consultants and advisers, among other roles.
Professional recognition
This course provides the specialist training required to gain registration as a professional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), to gain membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and eligibility for specialised supervision leading to full membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.