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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology is a part-time bridging program for fully registered psychologists seeking specialist training in clinical psychology. It covers psychological assessment and diagnosis, advanced clinical techniques, child mental health, biological psychology and pharmacology, and includes supervised clinical placements to build practical capability. Completion supports meeting core competencies required by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) for progressing toward specialist endorsement.
What you might learn
Students develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in clinical assessment, formulation, diagnosis and evidence-informed intervention across a range of psychological conditions. The course builds competencies in applying biological and pharmacological understanding to clinical practice and strengthens professional judgement through structured coursework and clinical placement experiences. It prepares graduates to undertake further supervised practice as part of the pathway to specialist endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue the pathway toward specialist endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia by progressing to the required period of supervised practice. The training supports work in clinical mental health settings where advanced assessment, diagnosis and intervention skills are required, including hospitals, community mental health services and private practice environments. Roles commonly align with registered psychologist positions with a clinical focus and progression toward endorsed clinical psychologist practice.
Entry requirements
This course is specifically for currently registered psychologists in Australia who hold full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). It is intended for psychologists who have a psychology background but have not formally trained in Clinical Psychology and are seeking the specialised skills required for Clinical Psychologist endorsement.
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