The Master of Professional Psychology at University of Tasmania is the fifth year of a 5+1 internship program comprising coursework, research training and practical placements.
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- 12 monthsDuration
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About
The Master of Professional Psychology at University of Tasmania provides preparation for progression to a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship program through the development of professional skills, in tandem with theoretical and empirical knowledge, in line with the scientist-practitioner model. Research training, including the ability to critically assess and apply research findings to inform evidence-based professional practice, is also provided.
On successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology, graduates will be eligible to undertake a sixth year (the +1 year) of practical training. The one-year supervised practice internship which leads to general registration as a psychologist is arranged and developed independently and must be approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Learning OutcomesThe key learning outcomes for the course are:
- advanced knowledge of values and ethics in psychology and the ability to apply that knowledge in professional practice
- advanced knowledge and skills in psychological assessment and skills in the ethical use of psychological tests;
- achievement of competence in APAC core capabilities and attributes for Standard 5.1.12 (APAC Accreditation Standards, June 2010)
- ability to critically assess and apply research findings to inform evidence-based professional practice
- knowledge of the current version of the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce
Graduates who subsequently successfully complete a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship program will be eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
Accreditation
This course has been designed to meet the current standards for accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and has been granted accreditation with conditions until February 2016.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Current Issues in Assessment
- Adult Psychopathology
- Behaviour Change
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Professional Practicum
- Ethics & Professional Practice
- Clinical Research Skills
- Psychopharmacology & Substance Use
- Advanced Assessment
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 12 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
- More information Go to the programme website
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General Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for entry to the course is successful completion of a four year APAC-Accredited sequence in psychology (AQF Level 8) within the last 10 years, together with eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a provisional psychologist.
To be eligible for entry to the course applicants must have attained either a 2A Honours degree or a Distinction minimum average across their psychology subjects in years 3 and 4 of their APAC accredited undergraduate training.
CRICOS: 085985F
Tuition Fee
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- 1204 - 2010 AUD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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