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About the course
The Master of Professional Psychology is an APAC-accredited program designed for psychology graduates to meet the core requirements set by the Psychology Board of Australia. It covers key areas including psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions and essential professional practice skills. The program also includes a substantial research project and supervised practical placements to build applied capability for professional work.
What you might learn
Students develop competency in conducting psychological assessment and applying appropriate intervention approaches in line with professional and ethical standards. The course aims to strengthen professional practice skills alongside research capability through a significant project. Graduates are prepared to progress to supervised generalist practice and the National Psychology Exam as steps toward registration in Australia.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to pursue the pathway to registration as a psychologist in Australia by undertaking a year of supervised generalist practice and sitting the National Psychology Exam. The training supports work in diverse psychological settings where generalist psychological services are provided, including community and health-related contexts. The qualification underpins progression into roles requiring foundational professional psychology competencies leading to registered psychologist status.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree in psychology that meets the academic requirements for entry into a professional psychology program.
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