No. There are four pathways to registration with the Psychology Board of Australia:
- an accredited master’s degree;
- a five year accredited sequence of study plus a one year Board approved internship (5+1);
- a four year accredited sequence of study followed by a two year Board approved internship (4+2); or
- a qualification deemed by the Board to be substantially equivalent to pathways 1, 2 or 3.
- For more information about the Board’s registration requirements, visit www.psychologyboard.gov.au.
The College of Professional Psychology’s Registration Internship Programs fulfill the requirements of the 4+2 and 5+1 pathways to general registration. Our programs place an emphasis on the development of practical skills. Participation in a masters program may be more suitable if you wish to pursue an academic or research based pathway towards registration.
The APS is a professional body representing psychologists and is not responsible for registering psychologists. So whilst you must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, it is up to you to choose whether or not to become a member of the APS. For more details about the APS, visit their website www.psychology.org.au.
We provide unparalleled assistance in:
- helping you gain a paid placement (80% of our interns are in paid employment);
- meeting all supervision requirements of PsyBA. Our supervisors are dedicated, currently practicing professionals who will provide both clinical support and guidance as well as academic support throughout your internship;
- ensuring that all your Professional Development requirements are met by putting together a wide and varied schedule of lectures, skills practice and classroom activities;
- providing thorough training in and access to a wide range of PsyBA required mandatory and elective psychometric assessments;
- providing advice and support on AHPRA guidelines and preparation of all PsyBA assessment tasks;
- training and support in the preparation of Case Studies;
- preparing you for the National Psychology Examination by giving you unlimited access to the College’s library of Board recommended exam readings and providing a practice exam.
