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Master of Clinical Psychopharmacology

University of Colorado Denver

  • Denver, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Colorado Denver campus

About the program

A two-year part-time online master's preparing psychologists to pursue prescriptive authority.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate understanding of Clinical Psychopharmacology
  • Explain relevant health or biological principles
  • Apply evidence-informed approaches within the appropriate professional scope
  • Recognize ethical
  • Safety
  • and communication requirements.

Career outcomes

  • Physician assistant
  • Psychiatrist
  • Mental health counselor
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Researcher

Curriculum

  • Two-year part-time online master's. Courses include clinical anatomy and integrated science
  • Advanced pathophysiology and clinical biochemistry and neurochemistry. Coursework Only Track 31 credits
  • Illinois Prescriptive Authority Preparation Track 67 credits including 36 credits of supervised rotations
  • Ending in a written clinical case presented to two faculty.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor degree with a CU Denver or ECE/WES course-by-course credential evaluation
  • Undergraduate GPA 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale
  • English proficiency proof
  • Programmes add letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose and sometimes GRE/GMAT.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree equivalent to a US accredited degree, Evaluated by CU Denver or ECE/WES.

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,348 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$46,933 USD

Program details

CampusDowntown Denver campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences
DepartmentPsychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.