Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

The University of New England

Embrace your passion for person-centred clinical practice and pursue research excellence in the rapidly changing world of clinical psychology. UNE’s PhD in Clinical Psychology prepares you to provide high-quality clinical services as a registered psychologist, whilst you produce world-class original research in our collaborative, flexible and innovative research training environment. Complete your clinical placement in our state-of-the-art UNE Psychology Clinic, and future proof your career with clinical skills and proven research experience.Take advantage of the strong research culture of UNE, and produce independent research of the highest calibre, with our Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) (PhD). As the third oldest Department of Psychology in Australia, we rank among the best when it comes to teaching and research excellence. Our world-class academic staff have diverse research interests in a wide range of psychology disciplines, including cognitive neuroscience, behaviour genetics, animal learning, health psychology, social psychology, environmental psychology, organisational psychology, human sexuality, and clinical psychology.Entry to our PhD program is via the Master of Psychology (Clinical), with transfer to the PhD after your first year of study. This pathway combines your clinical placement in our state-of-the-art Psychology Clinic with rigorous research training, allowing you to pursue UNE’s highest level award in an academic environment that is renowned for its quality, integrity and flexibility.

Graduate Research School

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