Master of Psychology (Clinical)

James Cook University (Singapore Campus)

James Cook University’s postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology is designed to equip graduates with advanced academic and practical training for professional practice. The postgraduate program prepares graduates for enriching and fulfilling careers in psychology and provides a pathway for registration as a psychologist in Singapore and Australia. You will benefit from training in state-of-the-art facilities including our on-campus Psychology Clinic. To assist in training in practical skills, the clinic is equipped with a high quality audio and visual recording system. Disclaimer: Graduates who wish to practice in Australia should refer to the Psychology Board of Australia’s information for Overseas applicants. The professional programs encompasses 3 main components: Academic Coursework The coursework modules are usually delivered in an 8 – 10 full day workshop format. Students are actively engaged in presentations, role-plays and group discussions. Supervised Practicum There is a total of 1,000 practica hours for the Masters program, which are conducted in our on-campus Psychology Clinic and in external clinical settings. The Research Thesis The master’s research thesis involves conducting a project focusing on an area of clinical psychology and writing it up as a conventional research dissertation or combination of a literature review and journal article.