Overview

This professionally-accredited course in Clinical Psychology is focused on a model of the clinical psychologist as both a scientist and practitioner. This model stresses assessment and treatment practices which are based in scientific reasoning and systematic problem-solving. In a clinical setting, the clinical psychologist combines systematic assessment and measurement with … For more content click the Read More button below. The course consists of two years of full-time study or may be undertaken on a part-time basis. The course includes coursework, practicum, and research components. The objective of the Course is to prepare clinical psychologists who are skilled to work with clients across the lifespan- children, families and adults, and can apply a variety of models and skills to prevention, research, and evaluation at the individual and system levels. There is also an expectation that graduates will have demonstrated their research abilities by undertaking a major research project of clinical relevance. Murdoch is home to the Murdoch Psychology Clinic, which is a busy training and research facility serving the needs of the local community. The course includes in-depth training in clinical assessment and psychological therapies integrated with both a specialist child psychology and an adult psychology clinic which serve as as research and training facilities. In the second year of their studies candidates undertake approved external placements in collaboration with the Commonwealth and State Public Services, such as the Department of Health, Department for Community Development, Department of Justice, Disability Services Commission, WA Police Service and other public and private services and facilities in Western Australia. Candidates must include at least one placement in an adult clinical facility and one in a child or adolescent clinical facility.

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Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Additional progression requirements / restrictions

Learning outcomes

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Apply evidence-based psychological knowledge across the lifespan to facilitate optimal outcomes for clients in a variety of clinical contexts.  

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Engage in appropriate professional conduct, including reflective practice, application of professional practice policies and procedures, and development of effective interprofessional relationships. 

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Conduct culturally sensitive psychological testing, diagnosis, and assessment in a variety of clinical contexts. 

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Interpret and integrate client data from multiple sources, including intake interviews, case records and psychometric test results, drawing on relevant research findings and psychological theory, to generate a coherent case formulation that describes and explains the client's psychological functioning. 

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Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate psychological interventions effectively, applying an understanding of the diversity of sociocultural contexts, and of relevant legal and ethical guidelines, codes, and standards in a variety of clinical contexts.   

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Design and conduct a research project relevant to clinical psychology, showing critical evaluation of the relevant psychological literature and an understanding of application of research findings to clinical practice. 

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Communicate psychology research findings and professional decisions effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences. 

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation
Accrediting bodies

Additional information

Research areas:Medical and Health Sciences, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences