Master of Clinical Psychology – MClinPsych
Psychology
A course by
Massey University
The Master of Clinical Psychology is a competitive-entry professional qualification that trains students to become registered clinical psychologists, with a strong focus on clinical skills, practica, and the scientist-practitioner model.
NZ$11,615
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NZQA Level 9 Certification (240 Credits)
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NZ$11,615
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (240 Credits)
Post Grad
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop clinical assessment and intervention skills
Gain proficiency in clinical psychology assessment and intervention techniques across the lifespan, including case formulation, psychological testing, and evidence-based treatment.
Undertake supervised clinical placements
What You're Signing Up For
This two-year full-time master's programme provides advanced, professional training in clinical psychology. The curriculum is designed around the scientist-practitioner model and includes courses, supervised practical placements in various health and community agencies, and a year-long internship. Students develop applied clinical skills across a range of settings, gain research proficiency, and become sensitive to cultural, lifespan, and diversity issues. Graduates meet the competency requirements for independent practice as clinical psychologists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Clinical Assessment Skills
- Skills in Clinical Intervention
- Clinical Practica
- Clinical Psychology Internship
- Behavioural and cognitive behavioural interventions
- Family and systems approaches
- Neurorehabilitation interventions
- Supervised clinical placements
- Research-focused case studies
- Understanding human behaviour
- Working with diverse groups and bicultural practice
What you need to know first
Master’s degree with First or Second Class Division I Honours in Psychology with at least 120 credits research, or equivalent
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Registered Clinical PsychologistWork in health, education, social services, justice, or private practice
