Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

• Includes three 200 hour placements and a 1500 hour internship.

Clinical psychology is a broad field of clinical practice and research within the discipline of psychology. Clinical psychologists are involved in professional practice, research, teaching and supervision, programme development and evaluation, consultation, public policy and other activities that promote psychological health in individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities. The application of Clinical Psychology is aimed at preventing, treating, and reducing emotional and psychological problems, personality issues, psychopathology and skill deficits underlying distress or psychological problems.

For futher programme details, please refer to the Department of Psychology website and The University of Auckland Calendar.
 

To gain entry into the Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree, students must first apply for and complete the Clinical Honours year.

• Successful applicants that have already completed the Honours requirements will have a stand down year.
• Successful applicants that have completed an Honours year, but not fulfilled all the pre-requisites will complete this under a bridging programme.

Entry into the clinical programme is limited to 11 students per year and restricted to New Zealand/Australian citizens/residents. Entry is based on application, selection and interview.

Enquiries regarding this pathway should be made with the Director of the Clinical Programme:

Professor Fred Seymour
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88414
Fax: +64 9 373 7902
Email: f.seymour@auckland.ac.nz
 

A career in Clinical Psychology allows one to work in human service fields, including the District Health Boards, the Department of Correction Psychological Services, private practice and other social welfare and counselling agencies.

The DClinPsy has approval from the New Zealand Psychologists Board and allows graduates to apply to be registered in the Clinical Psychology Scope of Practice.
 

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  

Further information about Clinical Psychology can be obtained from:

Clinical Programme Administration
Sheryl Robertson
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86852
Fax: +64 9 373 7902
Email: s.robertson@auckland.ac.nz

Clinical Programme Director
Professor Fred Seymour
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88414
Fax: +64 9 373 7902
Email: f.seymour@auckland.ac.nz

General enquiries about other postgraduate studies in Psychology, and enrolment should be directed to:

Rajni Herman
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 88413
Email: r.herman@auckland.ac.nz