This course provides the academic foundation for a career in clinical psychology. Clinical psychologists are employed in a wide range of health and counselling services and are also able to work as independent (private) practitioners. Clinical psychology may also provide a springboard for other careers, subject to additional or complementary training.

A completed recognised recognised four year bachelor degree in psychology completed within the last ten years with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.5 (on QUT's 7 point scale); and A minimum fourth year psychology units grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in your psychology bachelor degree; and The bachelor degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a four year training (or equivalent). For example, QUT's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) degree. Applicants with overseas qualifications must provide certification from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) stating their degree is equivalent to APAC-approved, four year training in psychology. The Australian Psychological Society advises the average processing time is eight weeks, therefore applicants with overseas qualifications need to seek certification by no later than July. Additional entry requirements Ask two referees to provide us with confidential reports via the Psychology Reference System; This system is the same across many Australian universities. To be able to use the system, you will need to have an active annual subscription. The cost is $25.00 and can be paid for through the "My Account" section in the payment tab. It is recommended that one report be from your fourth-year thesis supervisor. Successful questionnaire (PDF file, 336 KB) Successful interview English: Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0, Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 79 (Writing 21) Pearson PTE Academic 58 overall with no individual skill below 50