Master of Professional Psychology
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
The Master of Professional Psychology is a one year course designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for a generalist fifth year in psychology. The course prepares selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic skills required for general registration as a psychologist. It develops your professional capability to apply the theoretical, research, assessment and therapeutic skills involved in psychology. Following graduation, you will be eligible to undertake one year of supervised generalist practice
Designed for
Selected psychology graduates in advanced psychotherapeutic skills required for general registration as a psychologist
Structure
The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Applied academic studies in psychology and Part B. Professional experience in psychology.
Subjects
- Psychology
Standard entry requirements
- A fourth year of psychology study from any course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which may be a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor's honours degree, with at least a high credit (65%) average in fourth year psychology.
- These qualifications must have been completed within the last 10 years of the commencement date of further studies.
Recognition
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (Assoc MAPS).
Study pathways
On completion of the course graduates will have acquired the necessary skills to prepare for a final year of supervised practice in the field for general registration under the '5+1 internship model' for registration. Graduates of the program arrange a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) approved 1-year internship in settings of their choice.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | International: $42,900 | No |
