Master of Psychology (Health)
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    Master of Psychology (Health)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 52,200 / year(s)
    Master of Psychology (Health)

    About

    Adelaide University’s Master of Psychology (Health) is your path to becoming a registered psychologist. As one of only two health psychology degrees offered in Australia, it delivers comprehensive training in both health promotion and clinical health psychology.

    With a focus on promoting healthier lifestyles and clinical health care, you’ll acquire a diverse set of skills relevant to a variety of careers as a psychologist. Learn to assess a broad range of clients and develop treatments to address issues like anxiety, depression and pain. Understand chronic illness management and how to support patients dealing with trauma, disability and rehabilitation. Gain an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and an understanding of how psychology can be used to advance public health.

    Across 1000 hours and three industry placements, you’ll develop the skills to master behavioural change techniques to help people sustain healthier habits and conduct psychological assessments to create personalised intervention strategies.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed four-year psychology honours degree with at least an upper second class or equivalent overall mark, or an equivalent degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council; AND
    • Undertake the Casper Situational Judgement Test (CSJT); AND
    • Provide two referee reports via the HODSPA – VTAC reference portal system; AND
    • Attend an interview, if invited.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As a graduate of the Master of Psychology (Health), you’ll be highly sought after for roles in the public and private sector. You can also choose to start your own psychology practice. You might work in health promotion, developing programs to assist clients prevent illnesses like heart disease, cancer or sexual health. Perhaps you’ll work with other health professionals to understand the behaviours that contribute to compulsive eating and how they can be altered. Or you might work in clinical health, helping someone to cope with psychological issues like anxiety or addiction arising from an injury.  

    Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. If you choose to undertake a supervised registrar program, you can also gain endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Health Psychologist.   

    Industry trends 

    The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, 2020–2022 found that two in five Australians aged 16 to 85 have experienced a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. The study also revealed that approximately 4.3 million Australians were affected by mental health issues in the 12 months prior to the survey’s release in 2022. This highlights the urgent need for more skilled psychologists to meet the increasing demand for mental health support in Australia. 

    Additionally, data from SEEK (2024) predicts a 14% growth in job opportunities for psychologists over the next five years. With a degree in health psychology from Adelaide University, you’ll be well-equipped to address our society’s escalating mental health challenges. 

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It provides graduates with the tertiary-level education required to be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates may also choose to undertake a supervised registrar program, where upon successful completion they can gain endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Health Psychologist. 

    Fee Information

    Master of Psychology (Health)
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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