Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClinPsyc)
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The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClinPsyc) programme is a professional course of study that enables successful students to register and practice as Clinical Psychologists in New Zealand and internationally.
The programme utilises scientific methods within clinical practice and balances the need for compassion and respect for others with excellence in practice.
The PGDipClinPsyc is a three year full time clinical training programme. Places in the programme are limited and students must apply for the programme and be successful in a selection process before being granted entry.
Options for Entering the Programme
Option A
Students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent (eg: GDipSc or GDipArts etc) in psychology with an A- grade average in their best three 300 level psychology courses, can apply for entry into the clinical programme. Students applying from outside of Victoria will need to have completed most of the prerequisites or equivalent courses to be considered.
Students should have completed the following, or equivalent courses:
- PSYC221 Social Psychology
- PSYC 231 Cognitive Psychology
- PSYC 233 Brain and Behaviour
- PSYC 235/321 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC 327 Neuropsychology
- PSYC 332 Behaviour Analysis
- PSYC 325 Advanced Research Methods (compulsory requirement)
One of the following optional courses:
- PSYC234/324 Child Development
- PSYC338 Cross-Cultural Psychology
Option B
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and have gone to study at a Honours, Masters or PhD level can apply to the programme. Applicants must have obtained at least a B+ grade in their graduate or postgraduate study.
Degree Structure
Year 1
- PSYC 412 Criminal Conduct 1
- PSYC 442 Criminal Conduct 2
- PSYC 451 Clinical Assessments of Adults
- PSYC 452 Child and Family Clinical Assessment
- PSYC 489 Research Project
Year 2
- PSYC 561 Practicum
- Masters or PhD thesis
Year 3
- PSYC 562 Advanced Practicum and two of the following:
- PSYC 571 Advanced Neuropsychology Theory and Practice
- PSYC 572 Adult and Child Clinical Psychology: Advanced Intervention Skills
- PSYC 573 Clinical Criminal Justice Psychology (Not Offered)
Application
Applications must be submitted by the 8 October for entry into the programme in the following academic year. The Clinical Psychology application form can be found on the Forms Page.
To apply, three copies of the following documents must be submitted to the Clinical Administrator:
- completed PGDipClinPsyc application form
- academic transcript
- current curriculum vitae
Applications will be reviewed and undergo a short-listing process. Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend a panel interview at the School. Following the interview, the panel will invite successful applicants to join the Programme.
Students submitting applications are advised to proceed with enrolment in other study options such as Honours, to ensure enrolment deadlines are not missed. Successful applicants accepted into the programme will have their enrolment changed to reflect the first year of the Clinical Programme.
Students will be notified of the outcome of their application to the clinical programme. Please note that you may reapply for entry at a later stage.
Contacts
For further information regarding the Clinical Programme please contact:
Tony Ward, Clinical Director
Joanne Donnelly, Clinical Programme Administrator