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Master of Clinical Psychology

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

The APA-accredited practice-focused doctorate trains students in evidence-based assessment and treatment.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and conduct concepts and methods in Clinical Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in practice-focused training grounded in research. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Licensed health service psychologist
  • Clinical practice
  • Research
  • Government
  • Healthcare policy
  • Police consultant
  • Expert witness
  • Jury consultant

Curriculum

  • Five-year curriculum of at least 119 credits plus a one-year internship
  • Practice-focused training grounded in research
  • Optional concentrations (for example forensic or neuropsychology)
  • On-campus clinic placements and the Clinical Competency Examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline
  • A minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
  • Some 2.5 out of 4.0)
  • Relevant work experience is accepted for some courses.

Accepted academic background

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

Language tests

  • IELTS 8.0
  • TOEFL iBT 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelor degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Personal statement
  • References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$46,466 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusBundoora
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
DepartmentDepartment of Health and Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value192
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    3 Mar 2027

    109 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.