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This program is aimed at preparing graduates of any discipline for entry to fourth year psychology courses and acts as an accredited bridging program. Students who have completed the pre-requisite subjects will be able to complete the program in two semesters, if commencing in May semester only. This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an approved bridging program for entry into a 4th year of study in Psychology.

This program prepares graduates for entry into a career in psychology (ie provisional registration as a psychologist in addition to two years of supervised training). The program also prepares graduates for the fifth and sixth years of their professional training.

This program provides an in-depth analysis of the interface between Psychology and Law in relation to the Criminal Courts, as well as Family and Civil matters. The program covers all stages of the Criminal Justice system from investigation and interview through to pre-trial psychological assessment, involvement at the pre-sentencing stage and the treatment of convicted offenders. There is an emphasis on the Scientist-practitioner approach.

This program is also designed to provide education, knowledge, training and clinical skills in professional psychology to meet the requirements for State registration as a psychologist.

This program is designed for individuals seeking State registration as a clinical psychologist or for registered psychologists seeking to upgrade their existing qualifications. The program provides in-depth training in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders across a wide range of client populations. There is an emphasis on the Scientist-practitioner approach.

This program is also designed to provide education, knowledge, training and clinical skills in professional psychology, to meet the requirements for State registration as a psychologist.
Placements are an integral part of this program. Students will undertake practical placements as part of their clinical training.

The Honours program in Psychology prepares graduates for entry into a career in psychology (i.e., provisional registration as a psychologist in addition to two years of supervised training). The program also prepares graduates for the fifth and sixth years of their professional training (eg Masters degree; PhD). The program is accredited as the equivalent of a fourth year of study in psychology.

The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) offers an introduction to the discipline of psychology and explores topics such as the biological bases of behaviour, personality, sensation and perception, learning, memory, language, motivation and emotion, lifespan development, social behaviour and psychological disorders.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) is available to students who wish to study in any of the areas covered by the Faculty’s undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. PhD programs offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine are research only. Prior to formal application, intending applicants need to give consideration to the specific research topic they wish to investigate (view sample research projects). This should be determined in consultation with a member of the academic staff of the Faculty who will be the candidate’s primary supervisor. The Dean will advise Academic Senate whether an appropriate supervisor is available and whether the candidate if qualified to undertake the project.

The Master of Science by Research allows suitably qualified students to undertake supervised research studies in a selected and approved aspect of Health Sciences. Prior to formal application, intending applicants need to give consideration to the specific research topic they wish to investigate. This should be determined in consultation with a Faculty academic staff member who will be the candidate’s primary supervisor. The Dean will advise Academic Senate whether an appropriate supervisor is available and whether the candidate if qualified to undertake the project.

This program is a generalist degree that allows students to undertake studies across the various specialist areas such as Chemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Anthropology and Children’s Services. The degree allows a wider range of subjects to be undertaken and is an excellent option for students who wish to explore a broad range of health science disciplines.

Qualifications in Health Science allow students to undertake a generalist degree tailored to their specific interests by combining studies from various specialist areas offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine.