This program is for graduates with an approved psychology degree. The application process involves a range of requirements, including an interview – check with the School for details. Receive advanced training in clinical reasoning and research, and develop your understanding of clinical psychology and effective therapeutic practice. Specialise in one field of study: Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Clinical Psychology and Clinical Geropsychology. Undertake a substantial research thesis and coursework covering clinical skills and assessment, professional, ethical and interpersonal competencies, evidence-based practice, and more. Fields of study Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology This field provides a focus on clinical psychology training in the application of evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention to help people to enhance their functioning and reduce psychological distress while allowing specialisation in neuropsychological theory and practice in the assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioural disorders associated with dysfunction of brain processes or head injury. Clinical Psychology Clinical psychologists apply evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention to help people to enhance their functioning and reduce psychological distress. They have expertise in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a wide range of issues including anxiety; depression; substance abuse; couple, parenting and family problems; adjustment to physical illness and learning difficulties. Clinical Psychology and Clinical Geropsychology This field provides a focus on clinical psychology training in the application of evidence-based approaches to assessment and intervention to help people to enhance their functioning and reduce psychological distress while allowing specialisation in clinical geropsychology applying practical knowledge of primary prevention strategies, clinical intervention, and rehabilitation for older people. Career outcomes Graduates of the Doctor of Psychology can apply for general registration as a psychologist in Australia and are eligible to apply for the Registrar Program through the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates typically take leadership roles in healthcare settings across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including: Hospitals and health clinics Community and support groups Mental health organisations Private practice Schools and educational institutions Government services and health departments Defense forces Courts and prisons Rehabilitation centres Aged-care facilities. Specific roles largely depend on your field of study. Graduates from the clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology specialisation typically work in hospital-based assessment services and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Clinical geropsychology provides opportunities for work in aged-care assessment teams, long-term care facilities and community-based programs.