Doctor of Clinical Psychology Program By The University of Auckland |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

01 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Clinical psychology is a broad field of clinical practice and research within the discipline of psychology. This professional postgraduate qualification combines original research and clinical practice to prepare candidates for their career as a clinical psychologist.

Candidates complete a preparatory year, specialising in Clinical Psychology, before entry into the three-year DClinPsy programme. Entry into the Clinical Psychology programme is by an application and interview process. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in psychology, be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have relevant work experience (paid or voluntary). 

Candidates can apply for the Clinical Psychology programme by the supplementary application process.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Clinical psychology is a broad field of clinical practice and research within the discipline of psychology. This professional postgraduate qualification combines original research and clinical practice to prepare candidates for their career as a clinical psychologist.

Candidates complete a preparatory year, specialising in Clinical Psychology, before entry into the three-year DClinPsy programme. Entry into the Clinical Psychology programme is by an application and interview process. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in psychology, be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have relevant work experience (paid or voluntary). 

Candidates can apply for the Clinical Psychology programme by the supplementary application process.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
176+
90+
58+
6.5+

Programme-specific requirements

Entry to the DClinPsych is restricted to New Zealand and Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Entry into the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is restricted to New Zealand and Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Meeting our academic entry requirements does not guarantee entry. Entry to the clinical programme is competitive, and is based on application, selection and interview. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the assessment process. Typically interviews are scheduled in late November. Successful applicants are advised in December/January.

To gain entry into the three-year doctorate, you must first apply for and complete the clinical honours/preparatory year, which includes passing courses in clinical theory and practice and an honours-level dissertation (PSYCH 708, 718, 723, 780 or their equivalents) with a GPA of 6.0.

Successful applicants who have completed an honours or masters programme, but have not fulfilled all the clinical prerequisite courses listed above, must complete these under a bridging programme.

Successful applicants who have already completed the clinical prerequisite courses during prior study will have a stand-down year while others in their cohort complete the bridging programme.

01 Nov 2024
3 Years
Mar

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,659 NZD
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International Students

-
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