Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Students who have completed the course will demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant research techniques in their field through a review of the relevant literature. They will demonstrate their ability, under supervision to apply relevant research techniques to their chosen field of study. Students will be able to present high-quality wirtten work suitable for publication in appropriate scholarly journals, and be able to critically evaluate both their own and others written work in their chosen field.

This course equips psychologists to work in the treatment of children and families; the assessment and management of people in the legal system; or focus on the application of psychological knowledge to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Why study Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology?

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (DPsych) is a research degree. Candidates undertake a research project under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. This course prepares psychologists for research in applied areas of psychology and to work as clinical psychologists in the assessment and treatment of adults and children with relatively severe emotional and/or behavioural disorders. A feature of the program is that training in clinical psychology is extended through coursework in a choice of areas, including child, adolescent and family psychology; forensic psychology; and health/medical psychology.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at MMC: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2116

CRICOS code: 073634F

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   School of Psychology and Psychiatry Postgraduate Studies Office: telephone +61 3 9905 3968 email hdr.psych@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/course/pgrad/dcp-index.html
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Research Degrees Office, telephone +61 3 9905 4313; email med-research.degrees@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 37,640 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at MMC: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2116

CRICOS code: 073634F

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   For enquiries contact the Monash University Institute for Graduate Research
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Email: research.degrees@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Applicants must have a bachelors degree with honours 1 or honours 2A in psychology from Monash University, or have qualifications which in the opinion of the Research Graduate School Committee are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute. The bachelors degree must be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. In addition to their academic record, applicants will be selected on the basis of their personal suitability for clinical psychology, with factors such as referees reports and presentation at a selection interview considered.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL 577 with a TWE of 5; or a computer-based TOEFL 233 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.