Course overview

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) combines coursework subjects with extensive clinical practice, much of which will be undertaken on campus at the Bond University Psychology Clinic.

The training is based on a scientist‑practitioner model. It is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and applied skills required by a registered practising psychologist with an emphasis in program specialisation (that is, Clinical Psychology). The program draws from various theoretical perspectives informed by contemporary research and practice. The master's by coursework degree integrates coursework, research and practical placement experience. Students complete a series of placement experiences under the supervision of highly qualified and experienced supervisors and apply best practice models to a professional standard. Upon completing the program requirements, graduates can apply for general registration as psychologists, full membership in the APS and associate membership in the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can apply for general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Key facts

Delivery

Face to Face

Study level

Postgraduate

Course type

Master's

Duration

24 months (Full time)

Units

Fees

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Intake

May, 2026
May, 2027
May, 2028

What you will study

Students are required to complete 180 credit points of subjects. Each subject is worth 10 credit points unless otherwise specified.

Advanced Psychological Interventions
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Client Care
Counselling Psychotherapies and Clinical Skills
Advanced Psychological Assessment
Research Methods, Professional Practice and Ethics
Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 1
Health Psychology
Psychopathology and Therapy: Adults 2
Psychopathology and Therapy: Families, Children and Adolescents
Psychopharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Internship: Part A (20 credit points)
Internship: Part B (20 credit points)
Externship I (20 credit points)
Externship II (20 credit points)

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a four‑year APAC‑accredited sequence within the last ten years, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or 75% and above) upon completion of the fourth‑year program, is required.
Applicants must also meet additional requirements.

Conditional offers will not be made for students seeking admission into Bond’s Master of Psychology (Clinical) program or Master of Professional Psychology program.

Where the student has not fully completed their prior studies by the application deadline, either at Bond or another institution, they will not be eligible to apply for the program at that time. They are encouraged to apply for the following year’s intake.

Additional entry requirements

This program has some additional entry requirements that must be met in order to gain entry to this program.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate successful (prior or concurrent) achievement of basic knowledge and skills in the professional practice of psychology and the independent conduct and evaluation of scientific research.
Apply evidence-based and scientific methods to professional practice across the lifespan in empirically valid and culturally responsive ways.
Employ professional communication skills in a culturally responsive manner with a range of socially and culturally diverse clients.
Perform appropriate standardised psychological testing as part of a broader assessment to assess and interpret aspects of functioning.
Identify psychological disorders using a recognised taxonomy.
Conduct professional interviews and assessments and synthesise information from multiple sources, including risk assessments, to formulate a conceptualisation of the presenting issues and determine the most appropriate interventions, including risk management.
Monitor outcomes and modifications based on evolving case formulation, including health and health concerns, family and support networks and organisational, cultural or community contexts, with care given to appropriate interventions for the client within their broader context.
Interpret and communicate findings in oral and written formats using culturally appropriate language, including formal psychological reports.
Implement appropriate, empirically supported interventions and monitor clients’ progress and intervention outcomes.
Demonstrate respect for the skills and contributions of other professionals.
Work effectively with a range of professional and support staff in the workplace and communicate and collaborate within the bounds of ethical and legal requirements.
Operate within the boundaries of their professional competence, consult with peers or other relevant sources where appropriate and refer to other pertinent practitioners where appropriate.
Rigorously apply professional practice policies and procedures, including those that relate to referral management and record-keeping, across various workplace settings and with recognition of different organisational cultures and practices.
Engage in self-reflective professional practice, taking account of the impact of their values and beliefs and taking appropriate actions as a result.
Evaluate the effectiveness of their professional practice, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where needed.
Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.
Investigate a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.
Demonstrate an understanding and application of cultural responsiveness, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Demonstrate an understanding and application of inter-professional learning and practice principles.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to the practice in clinical psychology: i. psychological theories of the aetiology, progression and/or recovery, precursors and sequelae of psychological disorders, including incidence, prevalence and predisposing, risk, protective and maintenance factors.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to the practice in clinical psychology: ii. both developmental systems and biopsychosocial models of health as they apply to psychological disorders, as well as the multiple factors that impinge on mental health across the lifespan
Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to the practice in clinical psychology: iii. psychopathology and relevant international taxonomies of classification of psychological disorders, including severe, complex and chronic mental illness
Apply advanced psychological knowledge of the following to clinical psychology practice: iv. psychopharmacology, particularly as it relates to complex psychological disorders.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive assessment in the area of clinical psychology, including: i. evaluation of psychological disorders concerning relevant international taxonomies of classification, including disorders of moderate to severe level and complexity.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive assessment in clinical psychology, including: ii. use of assessment tools and processes related to a wide range of psychological disorders, including psychometric tests, structured or semi-structured interviews, behavioural observations, measures of functionality and processes that enable the collection of collateral information from multiple sources, including groups and systems relevant to the client
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive assessment in clinical psychology, including: iii. integration, interpretation and synthesis of clinical psychological assessment data with the understanding of psychopathology to inform case formulation, diagnosis and intervention
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive assessment in clinical psychology, including IV. evaluation of symptom reduction, therapeutic outcomes, the therapeutic alliance and client progress throughout therapy.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology, including: i. selection, tailoring and implementation of appropriate evidence-based interventions based on an initial case formulation, whether individuals, dyads or carers/dependents.
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in clinical psychology, including: ii. monitoring of outcomes and modifications based on evolving case formulation and intra- and interpersonal processes, with care given to the appropriateness of interventions for the client or clients within their broader context
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in clinical psychology, including: iii. consultation and collaboration with other professionals regarding clinical planning and referrals, particularly in the context of complex case presentations
Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in clinical psychology, including IV. Evidence-based practice in the understanding and management of psychological disorders, including across the age range and across modalities such as e-health approaches.