Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy
Ph.D.
Overview
The Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (MCP/PhD) will open the doors to both a professional and research career in clinical psychology. The degree’s combination of clinical and doctorate-level research training will enable you to work around the world as a psychologist.
The MCP/PhD is ideal if you want to become a qualified clinical psychologist, but are also interested in a path into research or academia. In this double degree you will complete the coursework program, the Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP), as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research thesis.
The four-and-a-half-year course is structured so that MCP coursework is completed over the first three years (1st year is full-time MCP; 2nd and 3rd years are concurrent MCP part-time and PhD full-time) and the remaining three semesters are for full-time PhD studies.
Like the MCP program, the MCP/PhD includes a minimum of 1200 hours of clinical placements. These will be done both in our on-campus Psychology Clinic as well as in outstanding teaching hospitals like Westmead Hospital and the Children's Hospital at Westmead. And, with careful selection of clinical placements and additional clinical placement hours, MCP/PhD graduates can meet UK, European, US and Canadian standards.
Structure
n first year, you will enrol full time in the MCP coursework units of study. In second and third year, you will complete the MCP coursework units and commence PhD research. In fourth and fifth year, you will be enrolled full time in the PhD. Upon completion of all requirements for both degrees students will graduate with a MCP/PhD award. Thesis submission requirements and examination procedure as set out in the Academic Board resolutions for this course and the Higher Degree (HDR) Rule.
Costs
Tuition
HK$270,121.48
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four year bachelors degree with honours in psychology from a higher education provider, gaining at least an first class honours or equivalent.
- The bachelors degree with honours must include a major research project and thesis as an essential part of the degree.
- You must satisfy the Head of the School of Psychology (or delegate) of your personal suitability for the practice of clinical psychology through your application, references and selection interview.
- Prior to applying, you must arrange a research supervisor from the School of Psychology, by contacting academics directly to discuss potential supervision.
- You will be required to provide evidence of supervisor contact and acceptance. Once you have arranged a supervisor, you will be required to submit a research proposal to support your application.
- Search for a potential supervisor with clinically relevant research areas via:
- Research Supervisor Connect
- School of Psychology Research Areas
Non-Australian qualifications (if relevant)
The Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) provides information on APAC accredited psychology qualifications in Australia.
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) assesses non-Australian qualifications for APAC equivalence. All qualifications obtained from a non-Australian Higher Education Provider must be assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) before an application may be submitted.
Language requirements
IELTS
7.0
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band