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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) |
Abbreviation: | DPsyc (Clin) |
UOW Course Code: | 208 |
CRICOS Code: | 027469G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Psychology |
Total Credit Points: | 168 |
Duration: | 3.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong / N/A |
ATAR: | N/A |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles governing psychological assessment and therapy, and clinical skills required to assess and treat clients with a wide variety of clinical conditions in both child and adult populations
An emphasis on skills-training includes demonstration sessions, audio and audio-visual recording of assessment and therapy, case presentations, role-play activities and feedback. The thesis is examined by two examiners, one of whom shall be external to the University.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
In addition to coursework and practicum requirements, candidates will be required to successfully complete a supervised research program on a topic that is consistent with key research interests of the School of Psychology or the Illawarra Institute for Mental Health.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Psychotherapy of Personality Disorders | Autumn | 4 | |
Child and Adult Assessment and Psychopathology | Autumn | 8 | |
Principles of Psychotherapy | Autumn | 8 | |
Health and Wellbeing | Autumn | 8 | |
Clinical Supervision and Practice | Spring | 4 | |
Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatric Disorders | Spring | 8 | |
Cognitive Behavioural Therapies | Spring | 8 | |
Special Groups and Methods | Spring | 8 | |
Research Project A, Part 1 | Autumn | 8 | |
Research Project A, Part 2 | Spring | 8 | |
Research Thesis Part Time | Autumn/Spring | 16 | |
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Research Project B Part 1 | Autumn | 16 | |
Research Thesis Full Time | Autumn/Spring | 24 | |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for Registration as a Psychologist, and as a qualifying degree for endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
The program is also approved by the APS College of Clinical Psychologists as part of the requirements for full membership.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder