About this Course

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) follows a scientist-practitioner model in providing academic and practical postgraduate training for professional practice at a level sufficient to meet the criteria for registration as a practicing psychologist in Singapore and Australia.

The programs in Australia and Singapore are fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

The professional programs encompass 3 main components:

Academic Coursework

• The coursework modules are usually delivered in weekly teaching sessions, although some may be delivered in workshop format (e.g. Two 3 days workshops). Students are actively engaged in presentations, role-plays, practice assessments and group discussions.
  

Supervised Practica

• There is a total of 1,000 practical hours for the Masters program, conducted in the Singapore campus Psychology Clinic and in external clinical settings.
  

Research Thesis

• A research project relevant to the practice of clinical psychology is conducted and written up, either as a conventional research dissertation (9,000 to 15,000 words) or a literature review and an article for publication.
  

Subjects

Year 1, Semester 1: 12 credit points

• Psychological Assessment
  
• Working with Clients
  
• Adult Psychopathology
  
• Evaluation and Research
  

Year 1, Semester 2: 13 credit points

• Methods of Intervention 1
  
• Child and Family Therapy
  
• Practicum 1
  
• Research Thesis A
  

Year 2, Semester 1: 13 credit points

• Health and Rehabilitation
  
• Methods of Intervention 2
  
• Practicum 2
  
• Masters Thesis B (Part 1 of 2)
  

Year 2, Semester 2: 10 credit points

• Clinical Neuropsychology
  
• Practicum 3
  
• Masters Thesis B (Part 2 of 2)
  

Entry Requirements

• Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 8 Bachelor of Psychology Honours degree with an award level of at least Class IIA, or equivalent, including a total of at least one semester of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the honours award level.
  
• Applicants must demonstrate their interpersonal skills and suitability for Clinical Psychology in an interview. Clinical experience and knowledge of psychometrics would be an advantage.
  

Application forms must be submitted together with certified true copies of academic transcripts, two referees' reports and a résumé.

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

• IELTS 7.0 (no component lower than 7.0)/TOEFL iBT 100 (with minimum writing score of 23) and above; or
  
• Satisfactory completion of JCU Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP).
  
• Students who have successfully completed 2 years of full-time study in English medium may satisfy the English Language Requirement on a case-by-case basis.
  

Attendance Requirements

As this is a professional training programme, students are required to attend all classes.

Career Outcome

The career of a professional clinical psychologist is potentially an enriching and rewarding one with many opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Clinical psychologists are also involved in training development, human resource management, consultancy and research.

Professional Recognition

Students who complete the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence of Master of Psychology (Clinical) are eligible to apply for registration as psychologists with the Psychologists Board of Australia.

Duration

2 years full time (up to 4 years part time)

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