Clinical Psychology

Overview

On enrolment, you will be registered as a provisional psychologist and then go on to complete up to 1000 hours of supervised practical placements. 

The first two placements will be in the University’s student-led Health Clinic, where you will gain exposure to inter-professional practice with additional training opportunities occurring in workplace settings, always under the support and supervision of experienced academic mentors. 

Study a Master of Clinical Psychology at 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, 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 across a wide range of services within the public and private sectors. For example:

• 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, defense, justice and community services.