Higher Degree Research Programs
Doctor of Psychology
The D.Psych is a program of coursework and research, which satisfies the requirements for professional admission to the Australian Psychological Society together with a professional research qualification with candidature of three years full-time or equivalent part-time.
The D.Psych is offered with specialisations in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology and Organisational Psychology.
Aims
The Doctor of Psychology program aims to train scholar-practitioners who are able to make a substantial, advanced, and ongoing contribution to the application of psychological knowledge.
Changes
There are substantial changes to the Doctor of Psychology Program beginning in July 2003 and these are detailed on a separate page.
FAQ
A list of Frequently asked questions about the Doctor of Psychology Program is available here.
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Course code: DPSY(CLINPSY)
Admission
Completion of a prescribed one half-year ( or one semester) full-time or two half-years part-time in the Master of Clinical Psychology program with a minimum of 22 credit points of coursework units which must include either PSY863 or PSY967(Evidence-based Clinical Psychology), and PSY933. Master of Clinical Psychology graduates and applicants with equivalent qualifications from other institutions may also be considered.
Quota
Admission will be competitive. In selecting candidates, particular consideration will be given to performance in the Masters coursework units, to the quality of the candidate’s research proposal, and to the information supplied on the Personal Supplementary Information Form. A personal interview forms part of the selection process.
Length of Candidature
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Attendance
Full-time or part-time. Some units are offered for all candidates in the day time; others in the late afternoon or early evening. Since units are not repeated separately for part-time students, all intending part-time applicants should be able to obtain leave from their employer for at least one day each week. In addition, part-time applicants must demonstrate availability to complete 1,500 hours of supervised placements.
Commencement
Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Proposed Tuition Fee for 2004
- Research training scheme (RTS) for local students – under these scheme students will NOT have to pay any upfront tuition fees or be liable for charges under the HECS scheme, providing they complete the degree within the minimal time frame of 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Students will only be required to pay Student Union fees, and costs associated with the purchase of texts, readings etc associated with the coursework/thesis components of the degree.
- $22,400A per annum for international students. See Macquarie International for details on how and when fees are paid.
Enquiries
Dr Andrew Baillie (Academic)
telephone:
02 9850 9436
email: Andrew.Baillie@psy.mq.edu.au
Erin Thatcher
telephone:
(02) 9850 8063
email: erin.thatcher@psy.mq.edu.au
Application Process
Applicants for the Doctor of Clinical Psychology must
complete a Personal Supplementary Information Form IN ADDITION TO the
standard Research Application Form available from the Higher Degree
Research Unit (HDRU) at http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/hdru/forms.htm
Program of Study
The course consists of:
- 10 Core units marked * in the template below including enrolment in the core unit PSY994 Research Thesis which is continuous from program commencement.
- Non core coursework units from the Master of Clinical Psychology program which must generally be completed prior to commencement of core units with the exception of PSY994 in which enrolment is continuous.
Advanced standing exemptions for prior coursework will be given where applicants have completed units in another institution or in an earlier degree. Core units must be completed as part of the D.Psych degree and no exemptions will be given for the units marked *.
Pre-Enrolment Units
These "pre-enrolment" units need to be completed before an application can be made to apply for the D.Psych (Clinical) award; these units are completed via the Master of Clinical Psychology award, for which entry is competitive.
Year 1 (2nd semester)
Coursework Units
3 electives
Core Units
Year 2
Coursework Units
1 elective
Core Units
Year 3
Core Units
Year 4 (1st semester)
necessary given three years from 2nd half of 1st year
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
Course code: DPSY(CLINEURO)
Admission requirements
Completion of one half-year Full-time or two half-years Part-time in the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology program with a minimum of 22 credit points of coursework units which must include PSY863 and PSYN825. Master of Clinical Neuropsychology graduates and applicants with equivalent qualifications from other institutions may also be considered.
Quota
Admission will be competitive. In selecting candidates, particular consideration will be given to performance in the Masters coursework units, to the quality of the candidate’s research proposal, and to the information supplied on the Personal Supplementary Information Form*. A personal interview forms part of the selection process.
Length of Candidature
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Attendance
Full-time or part-time, some units are offered for all candidates in the daytime; others in the late afternoon or early evening. Since units are not repeated separately for part-time students, all intending part-time applicants should be able to obtain leave from their employer for at least one day each week. In addition, part-time applicants must demonstrate availability to complete 1500 hours of supervised placements.
Commencement
Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Proposed Tuition Fee for 2004
- Research training scheme (RTS) for local students - under this scheme students will NOT have to pay any upfront tuition fees or be liable for charges under the HECS scheme, providing they complete the degree within the minimal time frame of 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Students will only be required to pay Student Union fees, and costs associated with the purchase of texts, readings etc associated with the coursework/thesis components of
- $22,400A per annum for international students. Potential international applicants should contact Macquarie International re the payment of fees.
Enquiries
Dr Jenny Batchelor
telephone:
(02) 9850 8012
email:
batchelo@psy.mq.edu.au
Assoc Prof Arthur Shores
telephone:
(02) 9850 8071
email: ashores@psy.mq.edu.au
Erin Thatcher (General)
telephone:
(02) 9850 8063
email: erin.thatcher@psy.mq.edu.au
Application Process
Applicants for the Doctor of Neuropsychology must complete a Personal Supplementary Information Form IN ADDITION TO the standard Research Application Form available from the Higher Degree Research Unit (HDRU) at http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/hdru/forms.htm
Program of Study
The course consists of:
- 10 Core units marked * in the template below including enrolment in the core unit PSY994 Research Thesis which is continuous from program commencement.
- Non core coursework units from the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology program which must generally be completed prior to commencement of core units with the exception of PSY994 in which enrolment is continuous.
Advanced standing exemptions for prior coursework will be given where applicants have completed units in another institution or in an earlier degree. Core units must be completed as part of the D.Psych degree and no exemptions will be given for the units marked *.
Pre-Enrolment Units
These "pre-enrolment" units need to be completed before an application can be made to apply for the D.Psych (Clinical Neuropsych) award; these units are completed via the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology award, for which entry is competitive.
Year 1 (2nd semester)
Coursework Units
Core Units
Year 2
Coursework Units
Core Units
Year 3
Core Units
Doctor of Psychology (Counselling Psychology)
Course code: DPSY(COUNPSY)
Admission requirements
There will be no further new admissions accepted into the Doctor of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) in 2007.
Completion of one half-year Full-time or two half-years Part-time in the Master of Counselling Psychology program with a minimum of 22 credit points of coursework units which must include PSY863 and PSYC917. Suitability to work in the helping professions. Candidates will be required to undertake such tests and interviews as are considered necessary to assess their suitability. Currently enrolled Master of Counselling Psychology students and Master of Counselling Psychology graduates may also apply.
Quota
Admission will be competitive. In selecting candidates, particular consideration will be given to performance in the Masters coursework units, to the quality of the candidate’s research proposal, and to the information supplied on the Personal Supplementary Information Form*. A personal interview forms part of the selection process.
Length of Candidature
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Attendance
Full-time or part-time, involving attendance at the University for two half-days and some evenings each week during the year as well as several Saturday workshops. In addition, part-time applicants must demonstrate availability to complete 1500 hours of supervised placements.
Commencement
2nd half year
Proposed Tuition Fee for 2006
- Research training scheme (RTS) for local students - under this scheme students will NOT have to pay any upfront tuition fees or be liable for charges under the HECS scheme, providing they complete the degree within the minimal time frame of 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Students will only be required to pay Student Union fees, and costs associated with the purchase of texts, readings etc associated with the coursework/thesis components of
- Prospective international students should contact Macquarie International for fee payment details.
Enquiries
Dr. Carolyn Schniering
telephone: 02 9850 6741
email: carolyn.schniering@mq.edu.au
Erin Thatcher (General)
telephone: (02) 9850 8063
email: erin.thatcher@psy.mq.edu.au
Program of Study
This course consists of:
- 10 Core units marked * in the template below including enrolment in the core unit PSY994 Research Thesis which is continuous from program commencement.
- Non core coursework units from the Master of Counselling Psychology program which must generally be completed prior to commencement of core units with the exception of PSY994 in which enrolment is continuous.
Advanced standing exemptions for prior coursework will be given where applicants have completed units in another institution or in an earlier degree. Core units must be completed as part of the D.Psych degree and no exemptions will be given for the units marked *.
Pre-Enrolment Units
These "pre-enrolment" units need to be completed before an application can be made to apply for the D.Psych (Counsellingl) award; these units are completed via the Master of Counselling Psychology award, for which entry is competitive.
Year 1 (2nd semester)
Coursework Units
2 electives
Core Units
Year 2
Coursework Units
Some units in this program are offered on alternative year basis. With the impending closure of the program, students need to ensure that they enroll in the core units according to the session and year being offered, as some units will not be offered beyond 2006 or 2007. Please click on the underlined link to obtain details for each specific unit listed below.
Core Units
Year 3
Core Units
- PSYC923 Supervised Internship (5)*
- PSYC925 APA (2) (Research project)*
- PSY 944 Research Thesis*
Doctor of Psychology (Organisational Psychology)
Course code: DPSY(ORGPSY)
Admission requirements
Completion of one half-year Full-time or two half-years Part-time in the Master of Organizational Psychology program with a minimum of 22 credit points of coursework units which must include PSY863 and PSYO944. Master of Organizational Psychology graduates and applicants with equivalent qualifications from other institutions may also be considered.
Quota
Admission will be competitive. In selecting candidates, particular consideration will be given to performance in the Masters coursework units, to the quality of the candidate’s research proposal, and to the information supplied on the Personal Supplementary Information Form*. A personal interview forms part of the selection process.
Length of Candidature
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Attendance
Full-time or part-time. Some units are offered for all candidates in the day time; others in the late afternoon or early evening. Since units are not repeated separately for part-time students, all intending part-time applicants should be able to obtain leave from their employer for at least one day each week. In addition, part-time applicants must demonstrate availability to complete 1500 hours of supervised placements.
Commencement
Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Proposed Tuition Fee for 2004
- Research training scheme (RTS) for local students - under this scheme students will NOT have to pay any upfront tuition fees or be liable for charges under the HECS scheme, providing they complete the degree within the minimal time frame of 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Students will only be required to pay Student Union fees, and costs associated with the purchase of texts, readings etc associated with the coursework/thesis components of
- $22,400A per annum for international students. International students should contact Macquarie International re the payment of fees.
Enquiries
Dr Peter Langford (Academic)
telephone: 02 9850 8020
email: peter.langford@psy.mq.edu.au
Erin Thatcher (General)
telephone: (02) 9850 8063
email: erin.thatcher@psy.mq.edu.au
Application Process
Applicants for the Doctor of Organisational Psychology must complete a Personal Supplementary Information Form IN ADDITION TO the standard Research Application Form available from the Higher Degree Research Unit (HDRU) at http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/hdru/forms.htm
Program of Study
This course consists of:
- 10 Core units marked * in the template below including enrolment in the core unit PSY994 Research Thesis which is continuous from program commencement.
- Non core coursework units from the Master of Organizational Psychology program which must generally be completed prior to commencement of core units with the exception of PSY994 in which enrolment is continuous.
Advanced standing exemptions for prior coursework will be given where applicants have completed units in another institution or in an earlier degree. Core units must be completed as part of the D.Psych degree and no exemptions will be given for the units marked *.
Year 1 (2nd semester)
Coursework Units
2 electives
Core Units
Year 2
Coursework Units
Core Units
Year 3
Core Units
- PSYO943 APA (2) (Research project)*
- PSYO938 Supervised Internship (5)*
- PSY994 Research Thesis*