Clinical Psychology

The UQ Clinical Psychology training program has been in existence for over 25 years.

Our students have access to a wide range of exciting clinical training opportunities and experienced supervisors. Our academic staff are actively engaged in clinical practice as well as pursuing a wide variety of strong clinically-focussed research programs. Over time the program has developed strong links with community organisations, public and private sectors hospital, as well as a strong and vibrant network of independent practitioners.

You can undertake study either at the masters or doctoral level.

Master of Clinical Psychology

The Masters program is a two year full-time or four year part-time qualification leading to a Master of Clinical Psychology degree. This qualification involves applied coursework, clinical placements and a dissertation. Upon completion of the degree you will be eligible for general registration as a psychologist and to complete the two year clinical psychology registrar program with the Psychology Board of Australia for endorsement.

The Masters of Clinical Psychology degree may be combined with the research PhD degree for those wishing to pursue an academic clinical psychology career and takes approximately four and half years. Upon completion of the Masters/PhD you will be eligible for general registration as a psychologist and to complete an 18 month clinical psychology registrar program with the Psychology Board of Australia. To discuss concurrent enrolment please contact pg.psychology@enquire.uq.edu.au.

Find out more about the Master of Clinical Psychology on the Study at UQ website, and read more about the application process.