Master of Clinical Psychology

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: Successfully completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved fourth year of study in psychology (Honours or Honours-equivalent Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology) within the last 10 years with an average of at least 80%. If the APAC approved fourth year of study in psychology was completed more than 10 years ago, applicants must be currently registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and meet the Board's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Applicants with international qualifications must have these assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to a fourth year of study in psychology. AND Demonstrated suitability for the program as evidenced by A professional curriculum vitae/resume; and A personal statement AND Submitted two confidential referee reports. You will need to obtain one academic referee report and one professional or personal referee report. AND Successful completion of a formal admissions interview, if shortlisted. Please note that entry to this program is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer. Applicants will be ranked and short listed based on their average percentage across their fourth year of study, references, and personal statement. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. The selection interview aims to identify applicants who have a demonstrated interest in clinical psychology, an awareness of clinical issues, and are personally suitable for clinical practice, with sound interpersonal and relational skills. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate the capacity to achieve high levels of scholarship, to be responsive to diversity, and to handle the stress and demands of clinical training. Offers will be issued subject to the outcome of the interview. Interim grades will be used for ranking where applicants are still completing their fourth year. Final grades provided after the short-listing process is complete will not be considered as part of the ranking or shortlisting process. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements Local applicants who completed an APAC approved fourth year of study in psychology that was taught and assessed entirely in English must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for local students. Local applicants who completed an APAC approved fourth year of study in psychology that was taught and assessed in a language other than English must complete an IELTS test achieving a score of 8.0, with no band less than 8.0, or equivalent . Additional information Expand all sections How to apply Timeline Applications open for Semester 1, 2027: 3 August 2026 Applications close: 18 September 2026 First round of interviews: 12 October–16 November 2026 First round of offers issued: 30 November 2026 Further interviews and late offers made: Mid-December 2026–February 2027 If you have not received an outcome (offer or deny) by mid-December, it means that while most offers have been issued, you are still on the ranked list and will considered for further offers, if additional places become available. Applications Submit your application directly to RMIT University by clicking the Apply button. Your application cannot be considered until all required information has been correctly submitted. We may contact you to request additional documentation. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. Supporting documentation/information Please attach the following when submitting your application: Academic transcripts for all relevant study Applicants from institutions other than RMIT University who have completed their Honours year at the time of applying must provide a copy of their official transcripts showing results in all courses (including fail grades) and program completion. Applicants due to complete their study within the current year are also required to submit an academic transcript showing their completed studies to date. Transcripts should include a grading scale (usually found on the back of the official transcript) and the percentage mark achieved for your Honours year. If the percentage mark is not listed on your transcript, please provide a statement from your Honours Coordinator, on an official institution letterhead, that specifies the % mark you achieved. If any of the academic transcripts are in a language other than English, applicants must submit copies of both the original documents and full translations certified by an independent accredited translator. Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume Provide a current resume listing any relevant experience. Personal statement Provide a statement (approximately 500-700 words) which outlines why you wish to be considered for this program and the skills or experience you have that make you suited to the program. Australian Psychological Society (APS) assessment (if required) Applicants with international qualifications must have these assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to a fourth year of study in psychology. Attach this assessment to your application. Two referee reports You will need to obtain one academic referee report and one professional or personal referee report. The reports must be submitted online via the Reference Request System . This system allows applicants for Australian postgraduate programs in Psychology to apply for a reference from academic and/or professional referees. Your referees must submit their reports to the Reference Request System no later than the application closing date. Important notes If you receive an offer Your offer letter may list conditions that you will need to meet by a specified deadline, such as providing evidence that you have completed your degree and maintained an average of 80%. Please read the conditions listed on your offer letter carefully. You will also be required to accept your offer by a specified deadline. If you do not accept your offer by this date, your offer will lapse, and the place will be offered to the next ranked applicant. Please ensure you check your emails for additional information carefully. Before commencing the course Successful applicants must complete any specified immunisation or compliance requirements prior to commencing the clinical component of the course. These processes can be time consuming and should be started once you have accepted your offer. Failure to do so could impact on your clinical component commencement. Please see the ‘Immunisation and compliance requirements’ heading below for further information. Immunisation and compliance requirements This course includes practical placement. If you are successful in obtaining a place in the course, you must meet a number of immunisation and compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies. Immunisation and vaccination requirements Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (dTpa – adult dose), must be this immunisation. NOT ADT (Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus – as this does not contain the pertussis component) Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR, 2 vaccination doses OR serology to confirm positive serology for IgG measles, mumps and rubella Hepatitis B: primary course of 3 vaccination doses and serology to confirm anti-HBV level is greater than or equal to 10mIU/ml OR serology to confirm anti-HBV level is greater than or equal to 10 mIU/ml Varicella: 2 vaccination doses OR serology to confirm immunity Influenza Vaccination: is an annual requirement. Students will be guided as to the timing of obtaining this. Tuberculin Screen: Tuberculin Skin Test OR Quantiferon TB Assay and serology to show a negative result. COVID19 Vaccination*: You will be required to be fully vaccinated (boosted) A person is fully vaccinated (boosted) if the person has received a booster dose. A person has received a booster dose if they have received: a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine after receiving one dose of a one dose COVID-19 vaccine; OR a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine after receiving two doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine including different types of two dose COVID-19 vaccines While Government legislation has relaxed, our vaccination policy will align with that of our Industry Partners, who have indicated that their policies remain unchanged. Please note: A full course of immunisations can take up to 7 months to complete, you should contact your medical practitioner prior to entering the program to commence immunisations. It is a requirement that you will have commenced all immunisations and will continue to progress this until completion of the vaccination courses by the deadlines set by the university. Only an Australian Medical Practitioner will be able to complete the relevant Immunisation Form that you will be provided with. If you have had overseas vaccines, you will need to take a copy of these to an Australian Medical Practitioner for completion of the relevant form. Compliance requirements Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years): Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check: Students must present evidence of a successful Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program (Annual requirement for the duration of your Program). Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are conducted via fit2work . An account with fit2work will be created using the student’s name and the RMIT issued student email address, once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed. Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years): Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this program. NDIS Worker Screening Check*: You may will be required to apply for and receive an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placement with an NDIS provider as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed. AHPRA REGISTRATION: students will be required to provide a copy of their AHPRA Registration Letter. Other requirements as advised on commencement of program. Note: All relevant screening and compliance check fees are at your own expense. Inherent requirements (non-academic abilities) Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. View inherent requirements You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: Successfully completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved fourth year of study in psychology (Honours or Graduate Diploma in Psychology) within the last 10 years with an average of at least 80%. If the APAC approved fourth year of study in psychology was completed more than 10 years ago, applicants must be currently registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and meet the Board's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Applicants with international qualifications must have these assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to a fourth year of study in psychology. AND Demonstrated suitability for the program as evidenced by A professional curriculum vitae/resume; and A personal statement AND Submitted two confidential referee reports. You will need to obtain one academic referee report and one professional or personal referee report. AND Successful completion of a formal admissions interview, if shortlisted. Please note that entry to this program is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer. Applicants will be ranked and short listed based on their average percentage across their fourth year of study, references, and personal statement. Short listed applicants will be invited for an interview. The selection interview aims to identify applicants who have a demonstrated interest in clinical psychology, an awareness of clinical issues, and are personally suitable for clinical practice, with sound interpersonal and relational skills. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate the capacity to achieve high levels of scholarship, to be responsive to diversity, and to handle the stress and demands of clinical training. Offers will be issued subject to the outcome of the interview. Interim grades will be used for ranking where applicants are still completing their fourth year. Final grades provided after the short-listing process is complete will not be considered as part of the ranking or shortlisting process. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete the following English proficiency test: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 8.0 (with no individual band below 8.0); or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) 79 (no band less than 79); or TOEFL (Internet Based test - IBT) for Australia: overall score of 110 (with minimum score of 29 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 30 in Writing). For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Additional information Expand all sections How to apply Timeline Applications open for Semester 1, 2027: 31 July 2026 Applications close: 18 September 2026 First round of interviews: 12 October–16 November 2026 First round of offers issued: 30 November 2026 Further interviews and late offers made: Mid-December 2026–February 2027 If you have not received an outcome (offer or deny) by mid-December, it means that while most offers have been issued, you are still on the ranked list and will considered for further offers, if additional places become available. Applications Submit your application directly to RMIT University via International Application portal . See the apply to RMIT as an international student page for general instructions on submitting your application. Your application cannot be considered until all required information has been correctly submitted. We may contact you to request additional documentation. Please ensure you check your emails regularly. Supporting documentation/information Please attach the following when submitting your application: Academic transcripts for all relevant study Applicants from institutions other than RMIT University who have completed their Honours year at the time of applying must provide a copy of their official transcripts showing results in all courses (including fail grades) and program completion. Applicants due to complete their study within the current year are also required to submit an academic transcript showing their completed studies to date. Transcripts should include a grading scale (usually found on the back of the official transcript) and the percentage mark achieved for your Honours year. If the percentage mark is not listed on your transcript, please provide a statement from your Honours Coordinator, on an official institution letterhead, that specifies the % mark you achieved. If any of the academic transcripts are in a language other than English, applicants must submit copies of both the original documents and full translations certified by an independent accredited translator. Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume Provide a current resume listing any relevant experience. Personal statement Provide a statement (approximately 500-700 words) which outlines why you wish to be considered for this program and the skills or experience you have that make you suited to the program. Australian Psychological Society (APS) assessment (if required) Applicants with international qualifications must have these assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to a fourth year of study in psychology. Attach this assessment to your application. Two referee reports You will need to obtain one academic referee report and one professional or personal referee report. The reports must be submitted online via the Reference Request System . This system allows applicants for Australian postgraduate programs in Psychology to apply for a reference from academic and/or professional referees. Your referees must submit their reports to the Reference Request System no later than the application closing date. Immunisation and compliance requirements This course includes practical placement. If you are successful in obtaining a place in the course, you must meet a number of immunisation and compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies. Immunisations Immunisations may be required by the placement organisation. You will need to check the immunisation requirements of the placement organisation before commencing your placements. Compliance requirements National Police Check: You must present evidence of a successful National Police Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course (Annual requirement for the duration of your course). National Police Checks are conducted via fit2work . An account with fit2work will be created using your name and the RMIT-issued student email address, once studies in the course have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed. Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years): You must hold a valid Working with Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course. NDIS Worker Screening Check: You may be required to apply for and receive an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placement with an NDIS provider as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed. Hand Hygiene Certificate: Students will be required to undertake Hand Hygiene prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed. COVID19 Vaccination: You will be required to undertake COVID19 Vaccination as part of this program. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed. AHPRA registration: You will be required to provide a copy of your AHPRA registration letter. For more information or if you have any questions about these requirements please contact RMIT Connect – Work and Study Opportunities where your enquiry will be dealt with accordingly. Note: All relevant screening and compliance check fees are at your own expense. Inherent requirements (non-academic abilities) Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. 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class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems and mental illness. They work in a wide range of community settings, including private practices, hospitals, general medical practices, community health services and universities. Clinical psychologists also function as valued members of multi-disciplinary teams where they work alongside practitioners from other health and medical disciplines. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Find out more about APAC's accreditation program status . On completion of this program you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the AHPRA (Psychology) as a psychologist . Registration will allow you to practise in any Australian state or territory. Specialist endorsement as a clinical psychologist is possible after 2 years of supervised practice following completion of the Master of Clinical Psychology. <div