This degree at Griffith will prepare you for a career as a Clinical Psychologist. 

You will learn how to undertake psychological assessments, develop case conceptualisations, implement and evaluate interventions, apply research methodologies and engage in ethical professional practice.

The program has been designed to meet the requirements for eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and entry to the Registrar program for practice endorsement in clinical psychology. 

Completing the degree also meets the requirements for associate membership in the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Psychologists.

Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

It is a requirement that students enrolled in this program have and maintain either provisional or full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of the program.

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. 

The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.

In this program, you will spend time in the work/professional environment undertaking placements at various locations. 

Placements may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan/Gold Coast area, including northern New South Wales and (by negotiation) interstate or overseas. 

Total work placement (hours): 1000.

• Academic transcripts
• Award certificates
• A key/guide to a grading system
• Official English language translations of documents not in English
• IELTS or TOEFL test results if English is not your native language
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Personal Statement
• Support from Referees
• The interview

Related and accredited four-year Bachelor's degree or higher, professional registration and interview

All applicants are required to demonstrate their capability for training in Clinical Psychology as follows:

• Academic Achievement/Intellectual Ability: Applicants must have completed a program in Psychology extending over four years and be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
• Interpersonal and Counselling Capability: Given the interpersonal sensitivity and awareness required for effective clinical practice, successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate high interpersonal skills.
• Personal Statement
• Support from Referees: Two referee reports are required
• The interview