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Department of Psychology

Doctor of Psychology

 

The Doctor of Psychology programs listed below are no longer offered for intake, the information on these pages exists as an archived resource for students who commenced their candidature prior to 2011.

In 2011 three new coursework doctorates in the areas of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and Organisational Psychology were offered for intake for the first time.

Information on the new coursework doctorates can be found in the Macquarie University Handbook

The Doctor of Psychology (information for students enrolled prior to 2011)

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:

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Doctor of Psychology Program.

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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

Course code: DPSY(CLINPSY)

The Doctor of Psychology programs listed below are no longer offered for intake, the information on these pages exists as an archived resource for students who commenced their candidature prior to 2011.

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

  • 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 Fee-Help 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 costs associated with the purchase of texts, readings etc associated with the coursework/thesis components of the degree.
  • International students should contact Macquarie International re the payment of fees.

Enquiries

Application Process

Applicants for the Doctor of Clinical Psychology must complete a Personal Supplementary Information Form IN ADDITION TO the HDR Candidature and Scholarship Application Form available from the Higher Degree Research Office (HDRO)

Program of Study

The course consists of:

  1. 10 Core units marked * in the template below including enrolment in the core unit PSY994 Research Thesis which is continuous from program commencement.
  2. 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

  • PSY956 Supervised Internship (1)*
  • PSY957 Supervised Internship (2)*
  • PSY994 Research thesis*

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

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Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)

Course code: DPSY(CLINEURO)

The Doctor of Psychology programs listed below are no longer offered for intake, the information on these pages exists as an archived resource for students who commenced their candidature prior to 2011.

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

  • 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 Fee-Help 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 costs associated with the purchase of texts, readings etc associated with the coursework/thesis components of the degree.
  • International applicants should contact Macquarie International re the payment of fees.

Enquiries

Application Process

Applicants for the Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology must complete a Personal Supplementary Information Form IN ADDITION TO the HDR Candidature and Scholarship Application Form available from the Higher Degree Research Office (HDRO)

Program of Study

The course consists of:

  1. 10 Core units marked * in the template below including enrolment in the core unit PSY994 Research Thesis which is continuous from program commencement.
  2. 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

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Doctor of Psychology (Organisational Psychology)

Course code: DPSY(ORGPSY)

The Doctor of Psychology programs listed below are no longer offered for intake, the information on these pages exists as an archived resource for students who commenced their candidature prior to 2011.

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

  • 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 Fee-Help 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 costs associated with the purchase of texts, readings etc associated with the coursework/thesis components of the degree
  • International students should contact Macquarie International re the payment of fees.

Enquiries

Application Process

Applicants for the Doctor of Organisational Psychology must complete a Personal Supplementary Information Form IN ADDITION TO the HDR Candidature and Scholarship Application Form available from the Higher Degree Research Office (HDRO)

Program of Study

This course consists of:

  1. 10 Core units marked * in the template below including enrolment in the core unit PSY994 Research Thesis which is continuous from program commencement.
  2. 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 *.

A typical full-time sequence of study would likely consist of:

Year 1

Pre-requisite Units (To be completed in the Master of Organisational Psychology)

Year 1

To be completed following successful entry to the DPSYCH)

Year 2

Year 3

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