This higher degree by research combines intensive high-level research training in clinical psychology and training in forensic psychology by way of coursework, clinical placements and a research thesis concerned with clinical forensic psychology. The program will train highly qualified researchers and clinicians who can work in clinical and forensic psychology domains. Prospective students may also wish to consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) (DR-PHICP) and Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) (MA-PSYCLP) (domestic only). Prospective students interested in a research-only PhD in related areas (without clinical psychology training) may wish to consider the Doctor of Philosophy [Health Sciences] (DR-HTHSCI). Course structure To receive the award of Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) students must satisfactorily complete 100 credit points in the designated coursework component, 1,500 hours of placement (50 credit points) and must receive a pass from at least two of the nominated examiners for their thesis (250 credit points) in order to complete this degree. Overall the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) degree comprises: Research (thesis and embedded research in the coursework) Coursework component and Placement component Career opportunities Graduates are equipped to seek careers in clinical and forensic psychology in research centres, psychiatric hospital settings, community mental health centres, specialist services for particular clinical groups, secondary and post-secondary education, clinical rehabilitation services and private practice. Aims and objectives The program is intended to meet the strong demand for professionals who have completed a high level of training in clinical and forensic psychology and related skills, and who possess highly developed skills in undertaking research. Course learning outcomes Upon completion of the research component (thesis), graduates will be expected to have: A substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of the clinical and forensic fields in Psychology, including knowledge that makes a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession Substantial knowledge of research approaches, principles, ethical standards, and methods relevant to the clinical and forensic fields in Psychology including any applicable technical and creative skills Cognitive skills that demonstrate the capacity to comprehend, synthesise and critically reflect upon theoretical knowledge and its applicability to practice Cognitive capacity for independent, intellectual, critical thought, for critical evaluation of existing knowledge, and for systematic investigation as well as reflection upon theory and practice to generate original knowledge Communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions Communication skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers, scholarly communities and stakeholders Expert capacity to scope, plan, execute, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their field of knowledge and/or professional practice The production of an original piece of research that demonstrates intellectual independence, initiative and creativity, full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs, and the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge