UWA Handbooks 2012 - Courses

Course overviews

Doctor of Psychology (50840)


The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the Student Rules.

Course typeDoctorate
StatusCurrent
Intake periodsThroughout the year
DescriptionThis course has two streams: (1) Clinical Psychology, which provides students with comprehensive professional training; and (2) Clinical and Clinical Neuropsychology, which provides professional practice based on the scientist-practitioner model.
Admission requirementsA four-year honours degree in Psychology from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty
Administered byFaculty of Life and Physical Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required144
StructureThe course includes coursework, placements and research.
Available to international
students
Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: http://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa/)
Attendance typeFull- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information.)
Delivery modeInternal
Standard full-time completion3 years
Standard part-time completion6 years
Locations offeredUWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee typeCommonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP
Programs availableClinical and Clinical Neuropsychology (PSYCN), Clinical Psychology (PSYCL)
AccreditationThe Doctor of Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates are eligible to register with the Psychology Board of Australia as a psychologist. They are able to practise as a psychologist and to register for provisional registration in an endorsed area of practice in accordance with the specialty undertaken in the Doctor of Psychology.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ContactMaria Puerta
Administrative Assistant
6488 3247
postgradinfo@psy.uwa.edu.au