Clinical Psychology Programme
Director of Clinical Programme - Dr Richard Linscott
Administrative Assistant – Andrea Heaven
Email clinicaladmin@psy.otago.ac.nz
Overview
The Otago Clinical Psychology programme normally extends over three years of full-time University study. This includes a Probationary Year during which a candidate completes either a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts or Science, or the final year of a Bachelor with Honours degree, and two further years during which postgraduate clinical students are concurrently enrolled for a Master's or PhD degree in Psychology and the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology. Doctoral candidates should expect to take an additional two years before completing the programme. The Master's or PhD research may be in any area of psychology, subject to approval by the Head of Department. For this part of their study, students should contact one of the Higher Degrees Coordinators.
PhD Coordinator - Associate Professor Jamin Halberstadt
Masters Coordinator - Associate Professor Elaine Reece
Admission to the Programme
Entry to the Clinical Psychology programme normally occurs after the third year of Psychology. Applicants for entry into the programme will have completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree in Psychology, or the equivalent (e.g. DipGrad in Psychology).
The number of students accepted each year into the training programme is limited by the number of practical clinical placements available. The present annual intake of ten students may be expected to vary depending upon the facilities available.
Candidates for entry into the programme will have achieved a high standard of performance in their examinations at 200 and 300 Psychology papers. In addition to their academic qualifications, candidates should:
(a) Be able to and be willing to sustain high workloads, and have a high standard of written and oral communication skills.
(b) Show evidence of having a capacity to relate to a wide range of people from different cultural, economic, and vocational backgrounds.
Only citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia will be considered for places in this programme.
Download the 2012 Diploma in Clinical Psychology handbook (PDF 160KB)