The program will extend your knowledge of appropriate treatments for psychological disorders and how to deliver psychological services ethically and within legal requirements. By the end of this program, you will be sufficiently trained to undertake one final year of supervised internship in the field, after which you can apply to for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. The USC postgraduate psychology programs are taught at the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience – Thompson Institute. A hub for mental health research, teaching and clinical services, this world-class facility is located at Birtinya, minutes from the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The Institute’s focus is to address mental health issues in the community, particularly those affecting our youth, adolescents and older community members.

Successful completion of an APAC accredited four-year degree or fourth year in Psychology with Honours Class 2 Division I from a recognised higher education institution in the last 10 years (OR) psychologists with demonstrated equivalent experience and compliance with the Psychology Board of Australia's continuing professional development requirements. Applicants must have general registration or be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Attend an interview with psychology staff members. IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest TOEFL: Paper-based Overall score of 575 with minimum essay score of 4 TOEFL: Internet-based Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing Pearson Test of English Overall score of 58 with no subscore less than 54