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

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

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

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Psychology Public Health View 145 other Masters in Public Health in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49700 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

5175 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5175 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic applicants: Commonwealth-supported place

Living costs for Adelaide

1328 - 2474 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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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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