Handbook

This combined course is offered to students wishing to combine professional training at Masters level in Clinical or Organisational Psychology with compatible research at the PhD level. It combines a thorough professional training in the chosen area of specialisation with the high level of research training associated with doctoral-level studies. The course allows students to fulfil the requirements of both the relevant Masters degree and the PhD. Students who have a strong academic record demonstrating particular strength in their area of research may be considered for entry. Candidates will normally complete the full first year of the Masters course before going on to enrol in the PhD for the second, third and fourth years. Students are exempted from the Masters thesis requirement and normally complete a 12-point external placement unit concurrently with the PhD commitment. Whilst candidates are advised to complete the first year of the Masters course in advance of beginning the PhD, it is possible to begin with the latter. There are two Masters courses available: in Clinical Psychology and in Organisational Psychology. Coursework is selected and placements organised according to the area of specialisation. The topic of the PhD must relate to the area of specialisation. You can apply for research degrees at any time during the year. Degrees that are comprised solely of a research project can be commenced at any time. This professionally accredited course adheres to a scientist-practitioner model which stresses a systematic problem-solving approach. Its objective is to prepare psychologists who are skilled in individual casework and can apply their skills and knowledge to prevention, research, development, and evaluation at the individual, organisational and system levels. It is a professional qualification in Applied Psychology leading to employment in the health, educational, occupational, ergonomic and community areas, which meets international standards. The course also develops students to be expert researchers in their chosen area of specialisation. Murdoch University has both a specialist child Psychology Clinic and an adult Psychology Clinic and the Organisational Psychology Consulting Service to act as practical training facilities and community services. Scholarships are available for both domestic students and international students. Financial assistance can include tuition fees, living allowances and even international travel awards. See the future research students web site for more details: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Research-capabilities/Future-research-students/Admission-and-scholarships/