MEDICINE AND HEALTH Master of Psychology (Clinical) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year sequence SATAC CODE – 1CM133 in Psychology with either Casuarina > a minimum upper second class Honours (2A) or > Graduate Diploma in Psychology with a minimum GPA of 6.00. DURATION – 2 years full-time All applicants are required to provide: > 2 referee reports submitted via www.psychologyreference.org DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1 and > a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter addressing why you ABOUT THE COURSE are interested in the CDU Course; to be uploaded to your application at the time of submission. Make a difference in your community. Invitations to attend an interview will be extended to applicants Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) prepares you for a career as a based on a combination of academic performance, CV and psychologist in Australia and for entry into the registrar program references. to become endorsed to practice in the area of Clinical Psychology. Our vision is to educate, innovate and inspire the science and ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS practice of clinical psychology in the Northern Territory. All students enrolled in the program are required to be We integrate our teaching, research, and clinical practice with the provisionally registered as a psychologist on commencement of needs of our region, producing graduates who are engaged with the course. their local communities. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students are required to Our Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree supports the science undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, and Australian and practice of what helps individuals, families, communities and Federal Police Record Check. Depending on requirement of society to thrive. You will be exposed to contemporary modes of health departments, some health facilities may request students practice, including face-to-face interventions, telehealth, and the to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid use of immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality. certificates including CPR. A current Working with Children check You will embrace a busy mix of coursework, research and may also be required. practical placements. Your clinical training will be demanding and challenging. However, you will find a friendly and enthusiastic group of academic staff and fellow students to support you on your journey. Our location in the Northern Territory is also ideal to ensure that you take time out to relax and enjoy yourself. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of our Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree you may find employment in a wide variety of roles in government organisations, community services, advertising and marketing, preventative health and private practices. Charles Darwin University 113 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees