Course rules and topic information

The University Course information page contains course aims, topic information, course rules, and admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Clinical Psychology).

Course handbook

The PhD (Clin Psych) Handbook 2013 (PDF 658KB)  can be downloaded here. This handbook is also a guide for students intending to enrol in 2014.

To assist applicants in selecting a supervisor and research project a list of  Clinical Research Projects Available 2013 (PDF 162KB) can be found here.  Other staff are happy to discuss PhD projects with applicants. Other staff are happy to discuss projects and their research interests. More information can be obtained from the pages of individual staff members.

Information regarding placement policies (PDF 103KB) is also provided.

How to apply

Applications for entry in 2013 have now closed.  Applications for entry in 2014 will open during August 2013 and close on 31st October 2013.

Application process

October 31: Applications due.
November: Applications are assessed and potential applicants are short-listed for interview.
Early December: Short-listed applicants are interviewed.
Mid-December: First round offers are made.  Occasionally a second round of offers is made in December or January.

Entry into the program is extremely competitive.  Applicants typically need a strong academic record (e.g., an upper 2A Honours result or equivalent, or higher), and experience relevant to clinical psychology to be short-listed for interview.  Applicants need to obtain from a staff member approval, in principle, to be nominated as supervisor (this must be indicated on the application).  The application will also be reviewed by the Postgraduate Selection Committee of the School of Psychology.

Applicants for the MPsych (Clin) and PhD (Clin Psych) who are graduates with psychology degrees from non-Australian universities must have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society for equivalence to an Australian programme of study prior to submitting their application. Information about the process for obtaining this assessment can be found on the APS web site.

Resources

Further reasons and resources for completing a PhD or Clinical PhD at Flinders.