Program Overview
The Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Murdoch University is a MAppPsych programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 3,810 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 2,475 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Psychological Assessment: Theory and Method
- Clinical Psychology: Internal Practicum (Child, Youth and Family)
- Clinical Psychology: Internal Practicum (Adult)
- Clinical Psychology: Working with Children and Families
- Clinical Psychology: Working with Adults
- Clinical Psychology: Developmental Disabilities
- Psychotherapy in Practice
- Clinical Psychology: Working with Health Problems
- Psychology: Advanced Research Methods
- Applied Psychology Dissertation
- Clinical Psychology: External Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic entry requirements
Entry to this course is very competitive and requires a recognised and accredited Bachelor of Arts degree (or Bachelor of Science degree) with at least 2A Honours in Psychology or its equivalent (for example an average Distinction level in a Bachelor of Psychology or Postgraduate/Graduate Diplomas in Psychology).
- Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion.
- A letter from the Australian Psychological Society showing that your Bachelor of Psychology degree is comparable to an Australian 4-year Bachelor of Psychology degree.
- A personal statement.
- A recent Curriculum Vitae.
- Two referee reports - one academic and one professional.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 3,810 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 2,475 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 3,810 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 2,475 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Murdoch University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Murdoch University
Murdoch University
Perth, Australia
Murdoch Universityis a public university inPerth, Western Australia, with additional campuses inSingaporeandDubai. It began operations as the state's second university on 25 July 1973, and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
