Overview
What will you do at University of Adelaide's Psychology (Health) program?
- Enjoy small class sizes with leading health psychologists and educators.
- Learn about illness, disease, and the promotion and maintenance of health.
- Study health care systems and policy.
- Explore psychological factors that contribute to ill health.
- Undertake three industry placements totalling over 1000 hours.
- Network with future employers in mental health, health care and government settings.
Career
After graduation, students have the skills to assist people with mental health and chronic physical conditions and are highly sought after for roles in the public and private sector, or can choose to start their own practice. Health psychologists specialise in understanding the relationships between psychological factors and health and illness. Health psychologists practise in two main areas: health promotion and clinical health.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Epidemiology
- Health Policy and Public Health Interventions
- Evidence-based Practice
- Interviewing & Intervention
- Psychological Assessment
- Abnormal Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- There is not a specific application deadline, however we strongly encourage students to lodge their application no later than 6 weeks before the commencement
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Public Health View 145 other Masters in Public Health in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 061743M
- Entry is available to graduates with a four-year qualification in Psychology or equivalent (including Honours with a minimum grade of Second Class, Division A and an individually-conducted research project carrying 33% or more of the year's work). The degree must meet the standards set out by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), including the accredited sequence in Psychology having been completed within the last 10 years.
- A students' place in the program is contingent on being able to register as a Provisional Psychologist with AHPRA. If you are unable to obtain provisional registration, then you will be unable to continue in the program. The University of Adelaide accepts no responsibility should you be unable to obtain provisional registration after gaining entry to the program.
Tuition Fee
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International
49700 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49700 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
5175 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5175 AUD per year during 24 months.
- Domestic applicants: Commonwealth-supported place
Living costs for Adelaide
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Psychology (Health).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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