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I would like to become either a clinical psychologist or a child psychologist. Can I do this through the College?

Our programs do not lead to endorsement as a clinical psychologist. Our programs are designed to meet the requirements for attaining general registration as a psychologist. However, upon receiving your general registration from the Board (after completing your internship), it is possible to work in these fields as a general psychologist, depending on the job [...]

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Why should I attend the College of Professional Psychology with its structured approach, when I can find an independent psychologist to supervise me to meet the Board’s requirements?

Our programs meet all of the Psychology Board of Australia requirements for general registration and provide a solid foundation of knowledge and practical skills over and above minimum requirements to enable you to enter the workforce as a competent and confident registered psychologist. We provide all supervision requirements of PsyBA. Our individual and group supervisors are [...]

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I only have a 3-year degree. Can I practice as a psychologist?

No. PsyBA requires an accredited five-year sequence of study with an additional year internship, or a four-year sequence of study plus two years internship if you commenced this pathway prior to 30th June 2022 or a two-year master degree in order to be registered as a psychologist. Further information about approved psychology courses may be [...]

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To be a registered psychologist, do I need a master degree?

There are three current pathways to registration with the Psychology Board of Australia plus a teaching period for a fourth pathway: an accredited 5th and 6th year Master degree a five-year accredited sequence of study plus a one-year Board approved internship (5+1); an overseas qualification deemed by the Board to be substantially equivalent to pathways [...]

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