Clinical Psychology University of Canberra

Overview

This course will help you complete all the requirements of masters-level professional training including; learning advanced assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills, and participating and publishing an independent research project - which in turn will allow you to register as a psychologist once you graduate.

This course will provide you with everything that you will ever need to start working as a practicing psychologist.

Study a PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of Canberra and you will: 

• use your knowledge of psychology and mental health to critically assess, diagnose, develop case formulations, treat and prevent psychological problems and mental health issues across the lifespan

• understand your profession concerning the unique role of clinical psychologists in providing evidence-based psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, research and consultancy services across diverse settings

• understand psychopathology, psychological psychopharmacology and psychological medicine, and neurological issues relevant to mental health presentations, diagnostic systems, health psychology and behavioural medicine

• transform research and evaluation findings into policy, applied knowledge, and improved treatments

• provide competent expert oral and written reports to various stakeholders on psychological matters for health, medical, medico-legal, and forensic purposes

• competently work within a cross-cultural context

• practice with children, adolescents, adults and older persons in a manner relevant to Clinical Psychology

• conduct high-level advanced independent research on a topic of clinical relevance.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities for Clinical Psychologists are considerable, and UC graduates are in high demand in a wide range of services within the public and private sectors, such as:

• private practice, supporting members of the public
• health departments, hospitals, and community practices
• national, state or local government or non-government organisations
• welfare agencies, educational institutions, defence, justice and community services
• agencies conducting research and evaluation
• university departments of psychology.