University
University of AucklandDoctor of Clinical Psychology DClinPsy
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Doctoral Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
Clinical Psychology is a broad field of clinical practice and research within the discipline of Psychology. This professional postgraduate qualification combines original research and clinical practice to prepare candidates for their career as a clinical psychologist.
Candidates complete a preparatory year, specialising in Clinical Psychology, before entry into the three-year DClinPsy programme. Entry into the Clinical Psychology programme is by an application and interview process. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have relevant work experience (paid or voluntary).
Candidates can apply for the Clinical Psychology programme by way of the supplementary application process.
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- University of Auckland doctoral policies and guidelines
- Regulations for the DClinPsy
- How to apply
Entry criteria
My highest qualification is from:New Zealand
Outside New Zealand
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Minimum programme requirementsMinimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
- Grade required
2nd class division i
+ GPA of at least 6\.0 in the preliminary Honours year + Demonstrate the ability and personal qualities necessary to pursue this programme of study. Further programme requirementsFurther programme requirements
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Supervision and research requirements Programme-specific requirementsEntry to the DClinPsych is restricted to New Zealand and Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Entry into the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is restricted to New Zealand and Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Meeting our academic entry requirements does not guarantee entry. Entry to the clinical programme is competitive, and is based on application, selection and interview. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the assessment process. Typically interviews are scheduled in late November. Successful applicants are advised in December/January.
To gain entry into the three-year doctorate, you must first apply for and complete the clinical honours/preparatory year, which includes passing courses in clinical theory and practice and an honours-level dissertation (PSYCH 708, 718, 723, 780 or their equivalents) with a GPA of 6.0.
Successful applicants who have completed an honours or masters programme, but have not fulfilled all the clinical prerequisite courses listed above, must complete these under a bridging programme.
Successful applicants who have already completed the clinical prerequisite courses during prior study will have a stand-down year while others in their cohort complete the bridging programme.
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Programme requirementsProgramme requirements
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Minimum programme requirementsMinimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
- Grade required
GPE Grade Point Equivalent 6.0
+ GPA of at least 6\.0 in the preliminary Honours year + Demonstrate the ability and personal qualities necessary to pursue this programme of study.- Qualification
IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
No bands less than 6.0
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Supervision and research requirements Programme-specific requirementsEntry to the DClinPsy is restricted to New Zealand and Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Entry into the Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is restricted to New Zealand and Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Meeting our academic entry requirements does not guarantee entry. Entry to the clinical programme is competitive, and is based on application, selection and interview. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the assessment process. Typically interviews are scheduled in late November. Successful applicants are advised in December/January.
To gain entry into the three-year doctorate, you must first apply for and complete the clinical honours/preparatory year, which includes passing courses in clinical theory and practice and an honours-level dissertation (PSYCH 708, 718, 723, 780 or their equivalents) with a GPA of 6.0.
Successful applicants who have completed an honours or masters programme, but have not fulfilled all the clinical prerequisite courses listed above, must complete these under a bridging programme.
Successful applicants who have already completed the clinical prerequisite courses during prior study will have a stand-down year while others in their cohort complete the bridging programme.
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