Coursework programs
Masters and Doctors of Psychology – Melbourne (Bundoora)
Coordinator: Professor Glynda Kinsella
Enquiries: (03) 9479 1984
A range of professional coursework and research degrees is offered by the School of Psychological Science to prepare students for research and practice in various specialisations of professional psychology. They are:
Master of Psychology by Coursework
- Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (SMCNP)
- Master of Clinical Psychology (SMCP)
Doctor of Psychology by Coursework
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology (SDPCN)
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (SDPCP)
Doctor of Psychology by Research
- Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology (SDCNP)
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (SDCP).
The coursework degrees provide the specialist training for registration as a professional psychologist, for membership of the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC), and eligibility for specialist supervision leading to full membership of the relevant college. In keeping with the scientist–professional model of professional training, emphasis is placed on the application of research, which is based on developments in psychological knowledge. The Doctor of Psychology (Research) is a research degree with professional training in clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology.
Admission requirements
Master of Psychology and Doctor of Psychology applicants must normally have completed:
- a three year program in psychology accredited by the APAC attaining a B average or equivalent at least across all years and
- an APAC-accredited fourth year program in psychology at an Honours grade of at least an upper H2A or equivalent.
Applicants will also be considered for direct entry to the second year of the Doctor of Psychology coursework programs if they have completed a Masters degree in a relevant area or apply to transfer from a Master of Psychology degree at La Trobe University.
Applicants for a Masters and a Doctor of Psychology degree are ranked based on their academic and professional suitability for selecting candidates for interview. The interview is used as the final means of selecting candidates for entry into the programs. A quota may be imposed on enrolments, based on available supervision and facilities. Applications usually close at the end of October.