Master of Professional Psychology Practice

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The Master of Professional Psychology Practice fully incorporates the 5+1 pathway to general registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA). In the first year of the course, students undertake and successfully complete the Master of Professional Psychology. The second year comprises the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Internship (+1) during which students develop therapeutic skills, professional knowledge, and experience in psychological practice.

On successful completion of the degree, graduates will have completed supervised field placements, undertaken individual and group supervision, and acquired the professional skills to meet the requirements for the ‘5+1 internship model’ for generalist registration as
a psychologist.

Although this course is a pathway to full registration as a general psychologists for fourth year graduates, APAC cannot accredit the PsyBA Internship Program. For this reason, this is not an APAC accredited postgraduate course of study.

Location: Face-to-Face - Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia	Intake: February and July (advanced entry only) each year
Delivery: Full Time Only	Fees: Fee information can be found here
Duration: 2 Years	FEE-Help: Yes
CRICOS Course Code: 092973G	Course Code: PY092
Application Type: Domestic and International	Application Period: Applications for our 2022 entry are now closed. Check out our Single Subjects \| The Cairnmillar Institute page to explore other options. Applications for 2023 intake will commence in August 2022.
Information Evening: View a recorded version of our most recent information evening here. To be notified when our next information evening is scheduled, register your interest for this course here.

What does this course offer you?

Robust placement program - three internal clinics, individual and group supervision included, and excellent links to further employment. Simply tell us your preferences and we’ll find a placement for you!
All-inclusive 5+1 Internship and dual master’s degree.
Direct entry to the second year with an outside APAC Accredited MPP/fifth year degree.
National Psychology Exam preparation workshops including mock exams.
Skills development workshops, including trauma informed therapy, couples counselling, writing case reports, and WISC IV refresher.
Advance entry!
FEE-HELP available.

What more does Cairnmillar offer?

We are committed to making your experience at Cairnmillar one that continues to assist you beyond your degree. We aim to provide you with skills beyond what you will gain through the units of study, including:

Free leadership training and peer mentoring programs.
Professional development opportunities for a reduced price.
Academic writing and study skills support.
Career advice.
Friendly staff with an open-door approach.

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