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Graduate Diploma of Psychological Practice
University of Queensland, The (UQ)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00025B
This program is specifically designed for psychology practitioners with a current approved postgraduate qualification in psychological practice to undertake studies in another area of psychological practice. Students are eligible to undertake this program if they have completed a Master degree (or Doctorate) in psychology with an area of psychology specialisation and have current general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Students will be able to select from six fields of study for specialisation to undertake postgraduate coursework and placements within this specialist area to meet academic requirements for seeking endorsement in a second area of psychological practice with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Structure
16 units
Subjects
- Clinical neuropsychology
- Clinical psychology
- Counselling psychology
- Health psychology
- Organisational psychology
- Sport and exercise psychology
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants will be required to hold a Master degree (or Doctorate) in psychology
- Current general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Recognition
Australian Psychological Society; APS College of Clinical Psychologists; APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists; APS College of Counselling Psychologists; APS College of Health Psychologists; APS College of Organisational Psychologists; APS College of Sport and Exercise Psychologists
Study pathways
Graduates may go on to complete further studies in coursework and research programs.
Further information
Applicants must submit a statement outlining which area they wish to train in and why, CV, academic transcript(s), and nominate two referees. Applicants are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, referee reports and interview. There are limited places available for this program.
