Doctor of Clinical Psychology – DClinPsych
Psychology
A course by
Massey University
A competitive-entry professional doctoral qualification that prepares you to become a registered clinical psychologist, integrating research and clinical practice.
NZ$11,615
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Become a registered clinical psychologist
Prepare students to meet the requirements for registration as a clinical psychologist in New Zealand.
Integrate research and clinical practice
Develop advanced research skills through a doctoral thesis while building clinical expertise across multiple practice settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University is a full-time, competitive-entry professional qualification designed to prepare graduates for registration as clinical psychologists. The programme is based on a scientist-practitioner model, combining advanced coursework, practicum placements, a supervised internship, and a doctoral thesis. Students develop practical clinical skills through placements in diverse healthcare settings and build research expertise through a substantial thesis. Graduates are equipped for roles in health, education, social services, justice, and private practice, and are trained to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
Course Content
- Compulsory clinical psychology courses (120 credits)
- Doctoral thesis (240 credits)
- Clinical Psychology Practicum A
- Clinical Psychology Practicum B
- Clinical Psychology Internship
- Skills in Clinical Assessment
- Skills in Clinical Interventions
- Thesis Part A, B, and C
- Three practica placements (child/family, community mental health, drug/alcohol, rehab, secondary care, forensic, Massey clinics, Department of Corrections)
- Internship of supervised full-time practical work
- Presentation and defence of research proposal
- Oral examination of thesis
- Demonstration of professional clinical competencies
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