Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClinPsy)

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

The DClinPsy was first offered in 2000. It has replaced the PGDipClinPsy/Masters qualification, and is now the standard degree for qualifying as a clinical psychologist at this University. However, in exceptional cases students may be permitted to complete a PhD followed by a PGDipClinPsych.

For futher programme details, please refer to the Department of Psychology website.
 

Year 1

• PSYCH 801: Scientist Practitioner Model—Part 1 (30 points)
• PSYCH 897: Portfolio of Clinical Research—Part 1 (15 points)
• PSYCH 899: Thesis—Part 1 (75 points)

(includes 200 hours of placement)

Year 2

• PSYCH 802: Scientist Practitioner Model—Part 2 (30 points)
• PSYCH 897: Portfolio of Clinical Research—Part 2 (30 points)
• PSYCH 899: Thesis—Part 2 (60 points)

(includes two placements of 200 hours each)

Year 3

• PSYCH 803: Internship (60 points)
• PSYCH 897: Portfolio of Clinical Research—Part 3 (45 points)
• PSYCH 899: Thesis—Part 3 (15 points)

(includes 1500 hours of internship)

Find more information about the programme structure
 

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.
 

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

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