Master of Professional Psychology (Clinical Foundations) (Exit Award)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to their practice in clinical psychology: Psychological theories of the aetiology, progression and/or recovery, precursors and sequelae of psychological disorders, including incidence, prevalence and predisposing, risk, protective and maintenance factors.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to their practice in clinical psychology: Both developmental systems and biopsychosocial models of health as they apply to psychological disorders as well as the multiple factors that impinge on mental health across the lifespan.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to their practice in clinical psychology: Psychopathology and relevant international taxonomies of classification of psychological disorders, particularly related to severe, complex and chronic mental illness.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to their practice in clinical psychology: Psychopharmacology, particularly as it relates to complex psychological disorders.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to assessment in the area of clinical psychology, including: Evaluation of psychological disorders with reference to relevant international taxonomies of classification, particularly disorders of moderate to severe level and complexity use of assessment tools and processes related to a wide range of psychological disorders, and including psychometric tests, structured or semi-structured interviews, behavioural observations, measures of functionality and processes that enable collection of collateral information from multiple sources, including groups and systems relevant to the client.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to assessment in the area of clinical psychology, including: Integration, interpretation, and synthesis of clinical psychological assessment data with the knowledge of psychopathology to inform case formulation, diagnosis and intervention.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to assessment in the area of clinical psychology, including: Evaluation of symptom reduction, therapeutic outcomes, the therapeutic alliance and client progress throughout therapy.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to interventions in the area of clinical psychology, including: Selection, tailoring and implementation of appropriate evidence-based interventions on the basis of an initial case formulation.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to interventions in the area of clinical psychology, including: Monitoring of outcomes and modifications based on evolving case formulation, with care given to the appropriateness of interventions for the client within their wider context.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to interventions in the area of clinical psychology, including: Consultation and collaboration with other professionals regarding clinical planning and referrals, particularly in the context of complex case presentations.
• Apply advanced psychological knowledge to interventions in the area of clinical psychology, including: Evidence-based practice in the understanding and management of psychological disorders, including across modalities such as e-health approaches.
• Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice and investigate a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.