The Master of Professional Psychology is the fifth year of a 5+1 internship program comprising coursework, research training and practical placements. The course provides preparation for progression to a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship program through the development of professional skills, in tandem with theoretical and empirical knowledge, in line with the scientist-practitioner model. Research training, including the ability to critically assess and apply research findings to inform evidence-based professional practice, is also provided. On successful completion of the Master of Professional Psychology, graduates will be eligible to undertake a sixth year (the +1 year) of practical training. The one-year supervised practice internship which leads to general registration as a psychologist is arranged and developed independently and must be approved by the Psychology Board of Australia. Learning Outcomes The key learning outcomes for the course are: advanced knowledge of values and ethics in psychology and the ability to apply that knowledge in professional practice advanced knowledge and skills in psychological assessment and skills in the ethical use of psychological tests; achievement of competence in APAC core capabilities and attributes for Standard 5.1.12 (APAC Accreditation Standards, June 2010) ability to critically assess and apply research findings to inform evidence-based professional practice knowledge of the current version of the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce Career outcomes Graduates who subsequently successfully complete a one-year Psychology Board of Australia approved internship program will be eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia. Professional Recognition This course has been designed to meet the current standards for accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and has been granted accreditation with conditions until February 2016.