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Neuroscience PhD Program

The Neuroscience PhD Program is a supplementary learning opportunity to enrich your graduate research experience. The program offers an opportunity to share your research with other disciplines and expand your peer network.

You can find existing Graduate Research courses using our Find a Course search tool.

The Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program brings together graduate researchers from many disciplines. These researchers share a passion for discovering knowledge in the area of neuroscience. When you join, you will access the best in neuroscience research from across the University.

This is a competitive program that complements your core PhD project. You will receive close mentoring from experts in the field of neuroscience. And you will benefit from a broad range of research initiatives.

The Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program will help you to:

• Connect with other researchers from across the University
• Build relationships with relevant external organisations
• Develop your career path after graduation
• Consider your research topic from different perspectives
• Contribute to the discovery of new knowledge
• Expand your professional and personal networks
• Learn how to engage with industry.

We have a strategic location in Parkville. This allows us to link across faculties. And we are close to key partner organisations including hospitals, research institutes and industry partners.

Program activities include a mix of skill-based workshops, seminars, awards and networking.

Technical skills

Advanced neuroscience workshops.

We offer the Advanced Neuroscience Workshops each year. These workshops help you develop skills that relate to your research project, and to broaden your knowledge and skills outside your project. Each workshop provides a comprehensive, small-group experience. Workshops that will be offered in 2024 include:

• Research Design and Analysis (Statistics)
• Neural Computational Modelling
• Foundations of MRI
• Electrophysiology
• Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience
• Microscopy and Lab Techniques

Neuroscience-related seminars

At least one neuroscience-related seminar is held each week. We hold these seminars at the Melbourne Brain Centre in Parkville.

Specialised programs

You could have the opportunity to undertake PhD studies within specialised programs. This might include the Yulgilbar Alzheimer's Research Program (YARP) Clinicians Research Network. This network has strong links to clinical research.

International scholar exchange program

You can apply to join the Rebecca Hotchkiss International Exchange Program. This established program offers a placement at the  Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI). The HBI is part of the University of Calgary in Canada. The successful applicant will be a high-calibre PhD student. If successful, you will collaborate on a research project of shared interest. As a result, you will gain new skills and real-world experience. The exchange program runs for four to eight weeks.

Melbourne Brain Symposium – Mendelsohn Student Lecture and Award

The prestigious Mendelsohn Award recognises an outstanding student in the field of neuroscience. If you receive the award, you will deliver a lecture at the annual Melbourne Brain Symposium. Your lecture will communicate your research outcomes to the neuroscience community. You will present alongside some of the most eminent scientists from Australia and around the world.

Participate

To take part in the Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program, you must be enrolled in a PhD at the University of Melbourne.

If you’re a current University of Melbourne PhD candidate

• Talk with your supervisor about participating
• Fill out your details and register for the Melbourne Neuroscience PhD Program here
• If you have any question, please don’t hesitate to  contact us .

If you want to apply for a PhD at the University of Melbourne

• Explore  PhD opportunities at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
• See details of the  candidature application process.

First published on 22 February 2022.

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Centre for Wellbeing Science

Wellbeing is at the heart of helping individuals and communities thrive.

As a leading research centre in positive psychology and wellbeing science, the Centre for Wellbeing Science (CWS) employs evidence-based approaches to measure wellbeing and promote positive change across diverse environments, including education, workplaces, performing arts and sports.

At CWS, our purpose is to use the science of wellbeing to help communities, groups, and individuals thrive. We achieve this by applying strengths-based approaches, systems thinking, and diverse perspectives to enhance wellbeing and cultivate positive change agents in various settings like education, workplaces, and sports.

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The Centre for Wellbeing Science (CWS) conducts cutting-edge, mixed-methods research to inform wellbeing policy and practice.

We forge meaningful partnerships with organizations, industries and communities to address important real-world issues. Our team of research experts are trailblazing in discovery in the fields of wellbeing literacy, wellbeing education and training, and wellbeing communities and connections.

Wellbeing Literacy

The Wellbeing Literacy stream explores how individuals can effectively communicate about their own wellbeing and that of others in appropriate way.

Wellbeing Education and Training

The Wellbeing Education & Training stream focuses on researching and assessing the effectiveness of wellbeing education and training programs in both formal and informal settings.

Wellbeing Communities and Connections

The Wellbeing Communities and Connections stream investigates how to build inclusive, supportive and flourishing relationships and connections; and how to foster a deeper sense of connectedness – with self, others and with the wider world.

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View all publications from the Centre of Wellbeing Science (previously Centre for Positive Psychology), from our latest research to our archival works.

We design engaging and flexible educational experiences centered on wellbeing science and positive psychology for undergraduates, postgraduates and professional learners.

Our commitment to offering distinguished and valuable learning experiences is showcased through for example, our globally renowned Master of Applied Positive Psychology course and our highly trained and engaging educators. We aim to empower individuals in both their professional and personal lives to be leaders of positive change.

Master of Applied Positive Psychology

This course promotes an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to working in positive psychology, and will instil in you a strong sense of professional integrity and civic engagement.

Positive Psychology as breadth

Aimed towards undergraduate students, this breadth track explores issues related to positive psychology, with a focus on the relationship between well-being, pro-social behaviour and peak performance at the individual, group and community levels.

Professional Certificate in Positive Education

In this course you will learn about principles designed to draw on students’ individual strengths and better support students and staff, including different theories of wellbeing, core positive education constructs, and how to utilise scientific theory to create stronger learning environments.

Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science

The course instills the importance of an evidence-based, multidisciplinary perspective to positive psychology and wellbeing science and its applications personally and professionally across a range of contexts. It incorporates learning approaches that link research and practice, promote deep learning, connection with others, and critical scholarship, providing students with skills to apply their knowledge in the future.

Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Coaching

The course provides a foundation of the contemporary developments of the wellbeing coaching field; explores key elements, theories, practices, and perspectives from a range of scholars and practitioners; and considers strategies for translating the wellbeing coaching science into practice. The course draws on a variety of pedagogical approaches to promote deep learning, connection with others, and critical scholarship, providing students with skills to apply their knowledge in the future.

Professional Certificate in Wellbeing Leadership

It is designed for students who are interested in scientifically grounded approaches to understanding leadership in the context of wellbeing and wellbeing cultures, you'll gain the skills, knowledge and abilities to apply leadership approaches relevant to positive psychology and wellbeing science principles to real-world contexts.

Programs Dates 2024

MAPP Dates On-Campus 2024

MAPP Dates Online 2024

Professional Certificates / Graduate Certificate On-Campus Dates 2024

Professional Certificates / Graduate Certificate Online Dates 2024

Further Study

Master of Applied Positive Psychology graduates who already possess a relevant Bachelor Honours or Masters Honours degree with a H2A (75%) average or above are eligible to apply for an  Master of Philosophy , Doctor of Education or PhD program .

Alternatively, Master of Applied Positive Psychology graduates can study the  Graduate Certificate in Educational Research as a pathways to the MPhil, DEd/PhD program.

We also work closely with our colleagues in the related areas of Student Wellbeing and Educational Psychology .

Graduate Simon talks about her journey of studying the MAPP program at FoE, the University of Melbourne

Graduate Anika talks about her journey of studying the MAPP program at FoE, the University of Melbourne

The excitement of our PhD Graduate Dr Jacqui Francis at her graduation ceremony

The Centre for Wellbeing Science hosts a number of experts in the field and works with PhD candidates to foster world class research.

Prof Dianne Vella-Brodrick

Prof Nikki Rickard

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Prof Peggy Kern

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Dr Catherine Smith

Dr Cagla Sanri

Dr Lara Mossman

Dr Dan Loton

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Dr Jesus Camacho-Morles

Dr Reuben Rusk

Dr Amy Berry

Dr Hanchao Hou

Ms Cass Spong

Ms Andrea Downie

Mr Justin Robinson

Dr Jenna Mikus

Ms Margo Lydon

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Please note: Until the recent name change in March 2021, the Centre for Wellbeing Science was known as the Centre for Positive Psychology.

• Handbook of Positive Psychology in Schools Author: Kelly-Ann Allen, Michael J. Furlong, Dianne Vella-Brodrick, Shannon M. Suldo
• The Strength Switch Author: Lea Waters
• The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work Authors: Lindsay G. Oades, Michael F. Steger, Antonella Delle Fave, Jonathan Passmore
• Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health Author: Mike Slade, Lindsay Oades, Aaron Jarden
• Cognitive Motivation Author: David Beswick
• Social and Emotional Learning in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Authors: Erica Frydenberg, Andrew Martin, Rebeca J. Collie
• School Belonging in Adolescents Theory, Research and Practice Authors: Kelly-Ann Allen, Margaret L. Kern
• Your Wellbeing Blueprint: Feeling Good and Doing Well at Work Authors: Margaret L. Kern, Michelle McQuaid
• Future Directions in Well-Being Education, Organizations and Policy Authors: Mathew White, Gavin Slemp, Simon A. Murray
• Coaching & Mentoring Research – A practical guide Authors: Lindsay Oades, Gain Slemp, Christine L. Siokou
• Becoming AntiFragile, Learning to Thrive through Disruption, Challenge and Change Authors: Paige Williams
• From Surviving to Thriving: A student’s guide to feeling and doing well at university Authors: Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Paige Williams

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Graduate Diploma in Psychology (340AA)

Graduate Diploma Year: 2021 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)

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Taught at the University of Melbourne since the 1800’s, psychology is a broad and intellectually stimulating scientific discipline that informs our understanding of human behaviour and experience from neural foundations to complex social interactions. Study in psychology prepares graduates for a diverse range of careers that are based on understanding human behaviour, including health, education, industry, commerce, welfare and government. More broadly, graduates are prepared to engage actively with philosophical, ethical and moral questions that are related to human behaviour.

The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences’ Graduate Diploma in Psychology is designed for graduates of other disciplines who may be interested in changing career direction and eventually qualifying as a registered psychologist, or for those who wish to study psychology simply out of interest in the discipline.

The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the required foundational sequence of subjects for students wishing to undertake further study in psychology to pursue a career as a registered psychologist. An accredited foundational program in psychology is also the recommended pathway for students who wish to pursue a career as a researcher in psychology.

The course is comprised of 125 credit points of psychology subjects, including eight compulsory psychology subjects (100 credit points), and two elective psychology subjects at Level 3, selected from a range of electives (25 credit points).

Graduate Diploma in Psychology students undertake most of the same subjects and attend most of the same classes as students completing the accredited undergraduate major in Psychology, with the exception of two compulsory advanced level subjects that replace the two compulsory Level 3 subjects in the undergraduate major. The two advanced level subjects recognise the graduate status of the students and specify learning outcomes consistent with an AQF Level 8 qualification, particularly in relation to research methods and communication skills.

The accredited sequence provides a strong grounding in core psychological concepts and theories in the areas of biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology, with reference to both the historical foundations of the discipline and to the latest cutting-edge research. The range of electives subjects in the final year provide the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge in at least one domain of interest.

The academic staff are internationally renowned researchers in their fields who guide students to develop advanced skills in critical thinking, scientific reasoning, psychological research design, data analysis and the application of research findings to a range of contexts. In addition, students develop their ethical reasoning skills and an awareness of and respect for the diversity of human experiences.

The Graduate Diploma culminates in the Level 3 Capstone subject in which students pursue their own research project in small teams under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology has been designed to enable flexible study options. Students can complete the entire 125 credit point accredited sequence of subjects in one year, full-time . Or, students can undertake the course part-time over a period of up to six semesters. Students wishing to complete the course in one year full-time complete the two required Level 100 subjects in an intensive Summer Term and then enrol in the remainder of the course full-time over the following two semesters.

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Apply your advanced research skills to understand the complexities of psychology and tackle key health challenges.

Psychology research plays an important role in advancing our understanding and treatments of mental and neurological disorders. The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences conducts discovery, translational and clinical research focused on healthy workplaces and employees, mental health, healthy ageing, and chronic diseases. We have research strengths in various areas of psychology, including the following: 

• Clinical psychology: Understanding and addressing various aspects of mental health and wellbeing, psychological assessment tools and diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, evidence-based treatments, psychopathology, prevention and early intervention.
• Organisational psychology: Researching effective leadership styles, employee motivation, resilience, job satisfaction, psychological safety, teamwork, organisational culture and communication.
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Research at rmit, time spent on research.

Full-time candidates are expected to commit at least four days per week (or at least two days per week for part-time candidates) to their research. The academic year is 48 weeks.

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A schedule of meetings with your supervisor/s must be established to assess progress against milestones and timely completion.

Resources, facilities and support

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

You will be part of an active research community and have access to resources and workshops to help you succeed.

School of Graduate Research

The School of Graduate Research works with Schools to further support candidates during their postgraduate research degree.

This course maintains strong connections and collaborations with various health and medical sectors.

These include psychology clinical practice, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, government and public health, hospitals and research institutes.  Many of the projects are conducted in collaboration with industry, industry partners and clinical practice.

Learning outcomes

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the  learning outcomes .

Electives and course plan

You will complete this program under academic supervision.

The PhD program is structured to enable you to:

• complete a compulsory research methods course
• receive training in research integrity and ethics
• select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques
• complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard

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Research Integrity modules

You are required to complete the online modules:

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Research methods for sciences

Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups.

You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible.

Research Techniques

You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives.

Co-curricular activities

You are encouraged to participate in activities offered with the university, college and school according to your needs and interests.

This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis by publication or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisor/s.

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Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

*The maximum duration of the PhD program is 4 years full-time and 8 years part-time. However, candidates are expected to complete their program within 3-4 years full-time equivalent and 6-8 years part-time equivalent.

*The maximum duration of the PhD program is 4 years full-time. However, candidates are expected to complete their program within 3-4 years full-time equivalent.

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As a graduate, you will be highly sought after for a research or research-related career (including senior leadership and management positions) in various health and medical sectors, including the government and public health, hospitals, universities and research institutes. 

Expected career pathways for graduates of this degree include: 

• research and academic positions in universities, hospitals and research institutes
• government and public health careers, investigating public health issues, epidemiology, health policy, and contributing to evidence-based decision-making
• consulting and program evaluation positions helping organisations assess the effectiveness of their programs, interventions or policies
• advanced clinical practice in specialised areas.

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The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:

• a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year;  or
• a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average;  or
• evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.

If you are a current master by research candidate, you are able to apply for a transfer to a doctor of philosophy program through the process prescribed in the  RMIT Higher Degree by Research policy .

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

These entrance requirements are the minimum academic standard you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the program. You will need to complete a selection task as part of your application.

A selection process will be conducted in conjunction with the School and supervisors you nominate.

For further information on the steps you need to take to apply for a research program see  How to apply – Research programs .

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Research proposal and supervisor.

You must attach a substantive research proposal that is 2 to 5 pages in length which articulates the intent, significance and originality of the proposed topic using the following headings:

a) title / topic b) research questions to be investigated in the context of existing research/literature in the area c) significance and impact of the research d) methodology / research tasks required to undertake the research e) particular needs (e.g. resources, facilities, fieldwork or equipment that are necessary for your proposed research program, if applicable).

Your application will not be considered if you have not discussed your research topic with a proposed senior and associate supervisor or joint senior supervisors. You must provide the names of the academic staff in the school you have applied to and with whom you have discussed your proposed research.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
• TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit  English language requirements and equivalency information .

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at  RMIT English Worldwide .

You can gain entry to this program from a range of RMIT four year  Bachelor and Honours degrees  or  Postgraduate  or Masters by Research programs.

Fee summary

Fee information for masters by research and doctorate (PhD) programs.

If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place where your tuition costs are funded by the Commonwealth Government under the RTS and you have full exemption from tuition fees.

Acceptance in an RTS place is very competitive and places are granted on the condition that you meet annual progress requirements and complete within the allotted time for your program and your status as a part-time or full-time candidate.

This means a maximum of 2 years for a full-time Masters by Research or 4 years for a PhD (or the equivalent part-time).

Contact the School of Graduate Research for more information.

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Candidates may be eligible to apply for income tax deductions for education expenses linked to their employment. See the  Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website  for more information.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

The annual tuition fee for 2024 is AU$34,560.

The total indicative tuition fee for 2024 commencement is AU$144,000.

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Psy.D. In Clinical Psychology

Welcome to the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program at Florida Institute of Technology. The program at Florida Tech that leads to a Psy.D. in clinical psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association* and offers students training based on a practitioner-scholar model that prepares students for entry-level positions as clinical psychologists.  To achieve that goal, we are committed to training students with strong and continually developing clinical competencies, whose clinical work is informed by the scientific and theoretical knowledge base of the discipline of psychology, and whose graduates respect and value cultural and individual difference, and who maintain the highest professional principles and standards.

What Makes Florida Tech's Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Stand Out?

• Accredited by the American Psychological Association* since 1983
• Opportunities for advanced coursework and practica in emphasis areas: Neuropsychology, Child/Family, Integrated Behavioral Health, and Forensic.
• In-depth training in psychological assessment and integrated psychodiagnostics
• Curriculum that addresses current trends in psychology including Integrated Behavioral Health Care, Clinical Neuropsychology, Assessment, Trauma and Child Psychology
• On-site practicum training facility
• A large network of community-based practicum sites offering many different training opportunities
• Good student-to-faculty ratio, with annual cohorts of approximately 20
• Colleague-in-training atmosphere
• Excellent internship match rate
• Flat-rate tuition program
• Warm climate, great location, close to beaches
• Relatively low cost of living, ample and reasonably priced housing available off campus

Our program leading to a Psy.D in Clinical Psychology trains students to become practicing clinical psychologists with core competencies in relational/clinical skills, comprehensive psychological assessment, clinical treatment interventions, research and evaluation skills, consultation and education, management and supervision, and diversity issues.

We have several opportunities for advanced course work. These areas are:  

• Family/Child Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Integrated Behavioral Healthcare/Health Psychology  

Admission Requirements

An applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Although it is not necessary for the major area to have been psychology, it is required that those entering without a previous degree in psychology will have completed at least 18 credit hours of psychology coursework at the time of application. These courses must have been taken in a department of psychology, and should include statistics, personality theory, abnormal psychology, learning, physiological psychology and social psychology.

All application materials must be received by December 1 of each year.

Visit the graduate admissions information page for all the information you need to apply to the program. Admissions applications must include transcripts, GRE general test scores, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and a resume or CV.

Students we will consider for admission will receive an invitation approximately two weeks prior to our Interview Day, typically held in February. Attendance at Interview Day is VERY strongly recommended.

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Master’s or Doctorate: Which Degree Fits My Counseling and Psychology Career Path?

April 26, 2024

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Assess Your Goals When Considering an Advanced Counseling and Psychology Degree

Completing your bachelor’s degree opens many new paths on your way to a career in counseling and psychology. With so many options, it’s important to assess your goals when selecting which program of study is the best fit. Consider your career aspirations, academic interests, and lifestyle needs as you embark on this journey toward finding an education that will set you up for success in this fascinating field.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers outstanding programs to help you earn an M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services  or a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology  degree. Below, we discuss several options for those looking to advance in their counseling and psychology education and career.

What Can I Do With an M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services?

A M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become licensed practitioners, such as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Licensed graduates can provide mental health services, including individual counseling, and work in a variety of healthcare and human service settings. This type of work requires patience, empathy, and compassion as well as technical expertise. Mental health counselors are labeled as a “bright outlook” job by the U.S. Department of Labor and are in high demand.

What Can I Do With a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology Degree

Pursuing a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology degree offers graduates the educational requirements and opportunity to make an impact as licensed psychologists. Licensed psychologists often work in clinical practice settings, such as community mental health centers or private practices, where they provide psychotherapeutic services to individuals or families. This type of work is both challenging and rewarding. It is also highly sought-after due to its potential for long-term growth and professional development opportunities.

Earning this degree can also open students up to a wide range of opportunities. Students gain many transferable skills that apply in different practice settings, including advocacy, consultation, critical thinking, and leadership.

Counseling and Psychology Graduate Degrees at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, we are proud to offer two state-of-the-art graduate degrees in counseling and psychology.

• A. in Counseling and Psychological Services
• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology

The M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services program  offers a unique opportunity to apply for early entry to the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program  which allows for an accelerated pathway for earning both your master’s and doctoral degree. This accelerated pathway allows you to achieve your academic goals faster by allowing for simultaneous completion of your master’s degree while beginning your Psy.D. coursework.

Our Psy.D. curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices in psychological assessment and diagnosis, treatment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supervision. It is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and prepares students for licensure as health service psychologists.

Get Started on Your Advanced Counseling and Psychology Degree

Both graduate degree programs in Counseling and Psychology provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical application strategies that prepare them for success wherever they go.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a licensed counselor, working as a licensed psychologist,      in clinical practice settings, or pursuing research opportunities, we’re confident a degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will be beneficial to your long-term goals. Serving students throughout Minnesota and beyond, we provide person-centered education with a commitment to the principles of the Catholic Lasallian tradition .

Reach out to us to learn more  or start your application  today.

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Cara Solness, PhD

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•   Faculty
•   Care Coordination
•   Caring for Champions
•   Community Engagement
•   Education and Child Development
•   Family Care Enhancement Project
•   Genetic Medicine
•   integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
•   Occupational Therapy
•   Outpatient Clinic
•   Pediatric Feeding Disorders
•   Physical Therapy
•   Psychology
•   Recreational Therapy
•   Research
•   Severe Behavior
•   Speech-Language Pathology
•   Warren G. Sanger Human Genetics Laboratory

Professional Summary

Cara Solness, PhD (they/she) is a licensed psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. Dr. Solness completed their Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa, internship at the University of Iowa’s University Counseling Center and postdoctoral training at University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical School Department of Psychiatry with a specialization in neonatal mental health, NICU psychology and perinatal mental health. Dr. Solness is a member of the National Network of NICU Psychologists (NNNP) and co-chairs the NNNP Diversity, Equity and Justice Committee (DEAJ).

Dr. Solness currently provides clinical services in the NICU at Children’s Nebraska. Dr. Solness’ research interests include interventions for non-birthing partners in the NICU, LGBTQ+ parents with NICU experiences, therapeutic alliance, group therapy and technology-delivered interventions.

• Postdoctoral Training: Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, 2023
• Internship: University of Iowa Counseling Center, Iowa City, IA, 2022
• PhD: Counseling Psychology - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2022
• University of Iowa, Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Group Therapy
• University of Iowa, Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Introduction to Counseling Psychology
• University of Iowa, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Abnormal Psychology
• University of Iowa, SafeZone facilitator

Interests and Projects

• Interventions for non-birthing partners in the NICU
• LGBTQ+ parents with NICU experiences
• Therapeutic alliance
• Technology-delivered interventions

Publications

• Relationship Factors in Internet-Delivered Psychological Interventions for Veterans Experiencing Postpartum Depression: Qualitative Analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37581917/
• Treating postpartum depression in rural veterans using internet delivered CBT: program evaluation of MomMoodBooster - PubMed (nih.gov)   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33052526/
• Solness, C. L. , Wang, K., Mitchell, A. Kivlighan, D. M. (2024). Queering Group Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study of the Effectiveness of Group Therapy for Transgender and Non-Binary Persons. [Manuscript submitted to Journal of Counseling Psychology]
• Solness, C. L., & Kivlighan, D. M. (2022). Queering group therapy: A phenomenological participatory design with transgender individuals. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice , 53 (3), 215-224. https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000459

Professional Affiliations

• Division 17 Society of Counseling Psychology
• Division 44 Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
• Division 54 Society of Pediatric Psychology
• Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity and Justice Committee
• APA Div 49 Diversity and Social Justice Poster Award (2023)
• University of Iowa College of Education Research Grant (2020)
• University of Iowa Graduate and Professional Student Grant (2020)

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Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change

Harnessing research and education to produce sustainable, durable changes in behaviours, policies, and practices that will enhance lives, livelihoods, and environments.

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The Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change is one of the few Centres in the world that provides an integrated approach to all aspects of behaviour change. We study a wide range of behaviours related to human health and wellbeing, as well as social and environmental sustainability.

We are specialists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions, including those delivered via digital means or groups. We adopt a person-centred approach to assist individuals in self-managing their health, and work with professionals and organisations to co-design health-enhancing policies and practices. Our comprehensive process models incorporate cognitive, emotional and interpersonal regulation. Combined with our versatile methodological capabilities, they allow us to approach any behaviour change challenge.

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The Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change is a highly active, collaborative, and networked group of researchers and clinicians who foster and lead rewarding partnerships worldwide.

Members of our team are recognised internationally for their expertise in behaviour change and contributions to understanding the individual, social, organisational and environmental factors that affect behavioural patterns.

The Centre has also attracted local and international collaborators from a variety of disciplines and with a range of different skills and expertise including (but not limited to) cognitive neuroscience, clinical informatics, health information law, record linkage, allied health, tele-rehabilitation and criminology.

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Professor Iain Walker

Professor Iain Walker is a social psychologist with broad interests in social and environmental sustainability and in social justice. His research spans many different domains, including understanding public perceptions of climate change and policy support for different climate policies, promoting pro-environmental behaviours and sustainable consumption, understanding changes in health-relevant behaviours in response to the 2019-20 bushfires, and promoting organ donor registration. Much of Iain's research happens in multi-disciplinary teams. Iain has led and been engaged in major projects on public understandings of climate change, integrating human wellbeing into ecosystem assessments, social forestry and livelihoods of small outgrowth farmers in Indonesia, water security, energy demand management, and psychosocial issues in biosecurity. Iain currently leads an MRFF-funded project tracking the effects of the 2019-20 bushfires on mental health, wellbeing, and community cohesion. He is also a co-lead of the Science Communication theme in the national Healthy Environments and Lives research network.

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Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis

Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis has expertise in health promotion, intervention development and evaluation, behavioural psychology, and clinical psychology. She works across multiple and diverse health-related behaviours including alcohol and tobacco control (including use of e-cigarettes), nutrition, physical activity, and sun protection. Michelle works as a researcher and consultant for a broad range of organisations covering the not-for-profit and government sectors. She sits on the Australian Council of Smoking and Health, and the World Federation of Public Health Associations’ Tobacco Control Working Group.

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Professor Ron Borland

Professor Ron Borland joined MCBC in July 2019. Prior to that he was the Nigel Gray Distinguished Fellow in Cancer Prevention at Cancer Council Victoria where he worked for over 30 years. He has published more than 400 peer-reviewed papers and has a Google Scholar h-index of 80. He is recipient of the 2020 John Slade Award, honoring members of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco who have made outstanding contributions to public health and tobacco control through science-based public policy and public advocacy. Ron is listed in the Web of Science list of the World's most influential scientists. He is one of the Principal Investigators of the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project, an international collaboration that is analysing the impact of policies on smoking. This project has led to better understanding of the challenges of preventing relapse. He has developed a range of mass-disseminable, smoking-cessation interventions, including the automated-online QuitCoach, which he has shown to be effective in randomized trials. He has a special interest in harm minimisation strategies and strategies to assist highly disadvantaged, high risk prevalence groups. He has a special interest in systems approaches and in theorising that integrates factors influencing individual level change and population focussed change. He is the developer of CEOS theory: a comprehensive theory of Hard to Maintain Behaviour Change.

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Associate Professor Camille Short

Associate Professor Camille Short is a senior behavioural scientist with experience and training in health psychology, digital, and public health. Her research focuses on the use of technology for improving access to high quality, personalised, and multidisciplinary health services, especially for behaviour change and improved mental health among individuals with chronic and complex health issues. She was recruited to the University of Melbourne in 2019 to drive cross-disciplinary research in digital health and cancer control. She has an affiliate position in the cancer experiences research group at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the School of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, and the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Prostate Cancer Survivorship. She is the current chair of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity's e-&mHealth special interest group, an ambassador for Open Digital Health, and serves on the scientific advisory committee for PoCoG, the psycho-oncology clinical trials group funded by Cancer Australia. Her research is highly cited internationally, including in clinical guidelines, with significant contributions to understanding engagement in digital behaviour change interventions, the role of personalisation in effective behaviour change support, and the development and evaluation of several digital behaviour change interventions for chronic disease control, including cancer.

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Professor Stefan Bode

Professor Stefan Bode studied psychology at the University of Göttingen and the University of Zurich, followed by a PhD at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig. In 2010, he moved to Australia and he is currently Professor for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he is heading the Decision Neuroscience Lab. His main research interests are decision-making, volition, unconscious biases in decision formation, information sampling, and metacognitive processes such as confidence and change-of-mind. He is further interested in health decisions and sustainability.

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Dr John Cook

John Cook is a senior research fellow with the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change at the University of Melbourne. His research focus is understanding and countering misinformation on scientific issues such as climate change and vaccination. To address the complex, societal problem of misinformation, he developed the interdisciplinary 4D framework. This involves Detection (training machine learning models to detect and categorise climate misinformation in real-time), Deconstruction (using critical thinking to analyse and identify reasoning fallacies in misinformation), Debunking (developing and testing interventions that neutralise the influence of misinformation), and Deployment (applying the theoretical insights from the first three themes in collaboration with communication practitioners).

John created the  Cranky Uncle game, combining critical thinking, cartoons, and gamification to build resilience against misinformation. In 2007, he founded  Skeptical Science , a website that won the 2011 Australia Museum Eureka Prize for the Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge. In 2013, he published a  paper quantifying the 97% scientific consensus on climate change which was highlighted by President Obama and UK Prime Minister David Cameron. He currently works with organisations like Facebook, NASA, and UNICEF to develop evidence-based responses to misinformation.

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Associate Professor Cassie Hayward

Associate Professor Cassie Hayward is the Convenor of the Master of Applied Psychology.Her expertise is in the field of communications and advertising development, and she teaches the graduate subjects of Influence and Persuasion and The Psychology of Advertising .

Her research, teaching, and consulting activities have focused on advertising development, behaviour change, social issues, and attitudes. Her research has also covered topics such as negotiation, ostracism, juror decision-making, and the framing of inequity.

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Dr Isla Carboon

Dr Isla Carboon is a specialist in public policy, industry-academia partnering and work-integrated learning. She teaches applied research with a focus on qualitative methods.

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Dr Tamara Jones

Dr Tamara Jones is a postdoctoral research fellow specialising in exercise oncology and digital exercise delivery. The aim of her research is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with cancer through physical activity and exercise. Her current research focuses on behaviour change techniques to support physical activity and exercise levels, and on implementing and evaluating digital exercise interventions. Tamara also has clinical experience as an accredited exercise physiologist, specialising in advanced and complex cancer types.

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Dr Rebekah Anderson

Dr Rebekah Anderson is a postdoctoral research fellow with the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change. Her research specialises in science communication and pro-environmental and health behaviour change. Her projects have included: the design of a comprehensive health behaviour change program for an international industry partner; examining the use and misuse of scientific evidence by industry actors in submissions to government consultations, under an NHMRC grant to prevent youth uptake of e-cigarettes; and the design of a set of best practice science communication standards for researchers, in partnership with CSIRO and the HEAL network. In addition to her research, Rebekah is a teaching specialist at the University of Melbourne, teaching into the Master of Applied Psychology and the undergraduate psychology program.

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Dr Mary-Ellen Brierley

Dr Mary-Ellen Brierley is a postdoctoral research fellow with a background in clinical psychology and health behaviours in mental health and cancer. Her PhD research focused on assessing the relationship between lifestyle factors and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and investigating the effectiveness and acceptability of lifestyle interventions in this area. She also has clinical experience as a psychologist in mental health and medical settings. At the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change, Mary-Ellen works on research projects focused on minimising the uptake of e-cigarettes and encouraging cessation.

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Our research focuses on the individual, social, environmental, and organisational psychology of behaviour change. We investigate the various processes that direct individual behaviour and study evidence-based techniques capable of changing behaviour patterns. We are expert at developing, implementing, and evaluating behaviour-change interventions, including digital interventions.

Our research themes are organised around six challenges. In dealing with any specific behaviour change problem, we draw on insights from these research themes as appropriate.

Research themes

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Advancing behaviour change theory

Developing and evaluating individual-level behaviour change interventions, developing and evaluating population-level interventions, developing and implementing behaviour change technology, adapting and improving interventions for vulnerable populations, translating research into policy and legislative change, research publications, expertise and methods, consultancy.

We welcome community and industry participation and offer consultancy services to organisations in both the profit and not-for profit sectors. Our consultancy model is designed to build partnerships and capacity, and we seek to enable our partners to leverage our expertise in behaviour change. Whether you are interested in sponsoring a research project or forging a long-term strategic alliance, we will help you launch a successful and rewarding collaboration with researchers who are leaders in their fields.

Our services include (but are not limited to):

• Designing projects or programs focusing on behaviour change
• Developing, refining, implementing and evaluating behaviour change interventions
• Translating available evidence into service improvement
• Developing implications for health policy

If you would like to access our consultancy service, please complete the consultancy inquiry form.

Need some advice? We offer ‘drop-in sessions’ with our experts. Submit this registration form and we will be in touch.

Study with us

The Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change welcomes interest from prospective Honours or PhD students who would like to conduct research with our team. Students must satisfy program eligibility requirements and prospective PhD students must be competitive for a scholarship.

To learn more about the research interests of our team, please visit the Our People page .

For more information about the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences' Honours specialisation and Doctor of Philosophy programs, please refer to the links below.

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If you satisfy the eligibility requirements for entry to the University of Melbourne, please send us an email to express your interest in studying with us. All expressions of interest should include:

• Academic Transcript (with WAM or GPA).

Please note that prospective PhD students must nominate two supervisors, who can be from different schools.

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Behaviour change resources

Resources for health professionals.

These resources cover key techniques and strategies that can be applied to increase the likelihood of successful behaviour change. The resources have been designed for practitioners working with clients to change their behaviour (eg social workers, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians).

SMART Goals resource (PDF 135.4 KB)

If-Then Planning resource (PDF 134.4 KB)

Self-Efficacy resource  (PDF 182.8 KB)

Motivation resource (PDF 183.0 KB)

Self-Monitoring and Evaluation resource (PDF 206.9 KB)

Education and training

• MicroCert - six-week online course for behaviour change. Learn more 

Webinars and podcasts

• Associate Professor Camille Short discusses Behaviour change: Theory, applications and technology on episode 63 of Reach podcast. Listen on Apple

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Other resources

• Australian Government Behavioural Economics Team (BETA)
• Cambridge University Behaviour and Health Research Unit (BHRU)
• Rare Centre for Behaviour and the Environment
• Stanford University SPARQ
• United Nations (UN) Behavioural Science Group
• University College London Centre for Behaviour Change
• University College Dublin Behavioural Science and Policy Group
• Victorian Government Behavioural Insights
• World Health Organization (WHO) Behavioural Insights

We welcome your interest in the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change. Please get in touch if you would like to learn more or explore opportunities for collaboration.

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Why choose a Psychology Conversion masters degree at Middlesex University?

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) which means you'll gain Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership once you successfully complete this master's course.

If you want to start a career in psychology and/or acquire the Graduate basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, this course is for you.

You may have a degree in another subject but wish to change career or pursue your interest in psychology in more depth. We will teach you a broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches and encourage you to develop a critical approach to studies, evaluating theory and evidence.

We have been teaching Psychology for over 50 years and are one of the largest providers of Psychology education in the UK.

What you will gain

By the end of this course, you will be able to perform quantitative and qualitative data analyses and use statistical software to analyse complex data. You will design, implement, analyse and communicate independent and group project work to an advanced level culminating in a dissertation on an agreed topic. You will also be able to design and run experiments to gather and interpret data. You will have gained knowledge in the core areas in psychology and be able to apply research skills across domains.

You will learn using cutting-edge facilities including fully equipped lecture theatres and tutorial spaces, a psychophysiology laboratory, social observation laboratories, an auditory cognition laboratory, and testing cubicles.

Accreditations

Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) . This accreditation means that successfully completing the graduate course with an average of 50% or better confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) Membership with the BPS.

The BPS is a professional body of graduates, many of whom work as psychologists and the main aim of the association is to maintain high standards in the discipline. Some of the benefits of being eligible to become a member of the BPS include being able to join special interest sections and divisions of the BPS (e.g. Developmental Section, Cognitive Section, etc.) receiving The Psychologist house journal and appointments memorandum, as well as being able to order books and journals at special reduced rates.

After completion of our course, many students go on to study in a more specialised area in psychology. A BPS-recognised degree is often a necessary first step for those who wish to pursue further training and careers in particular areas of psychology such as Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Forensic, Health & Occupational Psychology and for those wanting to obtain chartered status as a practicing psychologist.

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This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so you’ll gain Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership

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Our academics are regularly and widely published, and 95% of our research is internationally recognised.

You will learn cognitive skills through class discussion, guided independent study and lecturer feedback, as well as learning practical skills through presenting your ideas in written and oral form along with participation in practical exercises.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of your subject through participation in teaching sessions and independent research, with tutor support. Your learning will also be supported with online self-study materials.

Here is a brief overview of what you will study each year

Social, Personality & Developmental (30 credits)

This BPS core module aims to develop your expertise and mastery of primary and contemporary theory and research in three essential areas: social psychology, developmental psychology and individual differences.

The subject matter is introduced and investigated through topic-focused lectures and augmented with advanced research workshops. A focus on developmental psychology will see you study the biological, social, emotional and cognitive processes and changes of infancy and childhood as these are the periods during an individual's lifespan when the most change occurs.

In social psychology, interpersonal and intergroup processes will be studied with the objective of developing your understanding of the social dimension to human psychology. Throughout the module, several aspects of psychological approaches to understanding individual differences will be considered such as humanistic theories of development and social learning theory.

Research: Practice and Reporting (60 credits)

This module aim to provide you with an opportunity for an in-depth, advanced study in a specific area of applied psychology, pertinent to the degree for which you are registered, guided by, but largely independent of, tutor support. You will apply appropriate principles of empirical research, and present your research study in the form of a written journal article, using appropriate styles and conventions.

Research Methods (30 credits)

This module conforms with the statistics and methodology requirements of the British Psychological Society’s Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). The module enables you to understand & critically evaluate psychological research & to understand how research design relates to research questions. It provides you with advanced skills in a variety of statistical analyses and enables them to conduct ethical psychological research at masters level utilising quantitative and qualitative methods. It provides skills in interpretation & critical discussion of published psychological research. It prepares you for your dissertation and enables you to choose appropriate methodologies and analyses for research.

Research and Issues in Applied Psychology (30 credits)

The aim of the module is to provide an intellectual setting within which you can both develop a fuller appreciation of substantive areas of applied psychology and improve their practical and analytical skills. The main aim is to direct you to develop an appreciation of the controversies and issues related to traditional and contemporary research, ethical issues, and up-to-date knowledge in the domain of applied psychology such as neuropsychology, infertility, sports and exercise and literacy acquisition.

Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits)

The module will give you an overview of biological and cognitive psychology as well as an introduction to the biological basis of heritable traits. The anatomy and physiology of the nervous system is considered; attention is focused on aspects of behaviour that have a clear biological component, with an emphasis on individual differences in biology. Through a series of psychophysiology lab sessions you will investigate specific central and peripheral nervous system variables and their relation to behaviour and individual differences. The cognitivist approach to psychology will be outlined and key theories relating to major cognitive faculties explored. Understanding of these is enhanced through a series of interactive seminars, consisting of group problem-solving activities. Both cognitive and biological approaches will explore pathology and neuropsychological case studies.

To find out more about this course, please download the Psychology Conversion MSc specification (PDF) .

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You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.

How we'll teach you

Coursework and assessments.

You will participate in practical sessions, lectures, seminars and workshops, where you will take part in class discussions, and work on research projects, group assignments and critical analyses. Teaching is in person, on campus and supplemented with bespoke online resources. You will also be expected to engage in independent study and tutorial support is available for all modules.

The MSc can be studied over 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. Part-time students take 60 taught credits and start their dissertation in year 1 and 60 taught credits and complete their dissertation in year 2.

The course is assessed at 180 credit points. Each 30-credit module represents approximately 300 hours of student study time, with two-four hours of contact time per week. The postgraduate dissertation module is 60 credits and encourages students to work independently, develop expertise in a particular area of psychology and demonstrate advanced research skills.

For two of the taught modules, some lecture content will be taught along with our undergraduate students. All modules include small group teaching sessions which are specifically designed and exclusive for the MSc Psychology conversion students. Staff are also available for individual tutorials. You will supplement all this with your own independent study and will submit a dissertation. There is a specific module on research methods for conversion students and the course also aims to improve your analytical, statistical and IT skills.

Where will I study?

You'll be based at our Hendon campus, north London.

Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study.

We aim to make timetables available to students at least 2 weeks before the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.

Teaching vs independent study

In a typical year, you’ll spend about 1200 hours on your course.

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework and presentations.

Typical weekly breakdown

The table below gives you an idea of what learning looks like across a typical week. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.

You'll receive full information on your teaching before you start your course. 

A typical week looks like this:

Learning terms

On-campus: This includes tutor-led sessions such as seminars, lab sessions and demonstrations as well as student-led sessions for work in small groups.

Online learning: This is teaching that is delivered online using tools like Skype or Zoom, as well as work that you do yourself using online teaching resources.

Independent study: This is the work you do in your own time including reading and research.

Part-time study

You can also study this course part-time.

Academic support

We have a strong support network online and on campus to help you develop your academic skills. We offer one-to-one and group sessions to develop your learning skills together with academic support from our library, IT teams and learning experts.

A wide variety of assessment methods are employed on the course including laboratory reports, essays, poster presentations, other written assignments and practical tests.

A major part of your assessment will be your 7,000 to 10,000-word report in the style of a journal article. We will be looking, among other things, at your ability to look critically at both theory and empirical research, and material from different sources.

You will receive regular feedback on your work.

North London campus

Our north London campus is 23 minutes away by underground train, travelling from London Kings Cross.

Our Sheppard Library provides a wide range of resources and support to help you to succeed in your studies.

Over 1,000 study spaces including rooms for group study and over 500 computers available.

We have one of London's biggest and best university campuses with everything you need in one place.

Student support.

We offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.

Additional needs

We'll support you if you have additional needs such as sensory impairment or dyslexia. And if you want to find out whether Middlesex is the right place for you before you apply, get in touch with our Disability and Dyslexia team .

Our specialist teams will support your mental health. We have free individual counselling sessions, workshops, support groups and useful guides.

Work while you study

Our Middlesex Unitemps branch will help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above. Visit the Middlesex Unitemps page.

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We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience.

For this course, we are looking for these minimum qualifications:

• 2:1. but applicants who have a 2:2 with high module grades may be considered
• Other relevant qualifications equivalent to an honours degree
• Three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

If you have relevant qualifications , we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

We welcome students from the UK, EU and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning

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Qualifications

Here are our requirements for this course:

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience , we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

English language

You'll need good English language skills to study with us. Find out more about our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course .

To study with us in the UK, you will need a Student Route visa .

Apply as early as possible to make sure you get a place. You can submit your application before you receive your final qualification.

Personal statements

Make sure that you highlight your best qualities in your personal statement that are relevant to this course, such as your ability to be forward-thinking, creative and collaborative.

We'll invite you to attend an online interview. Visit our interview tips page for advice.

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How can the Psychological Therapies and Interventions MSc/PGDip support your career?

Our postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career.

95% of our postgraduate students go on to work or further study – Graduate Outcomes, 2022

Career paths

There are excellent employment prospects for Psychology graduates. The range of professional skills that you will develop ensures that you are highly valued across the economy. You could progress into a successful career as a counsellor, social worker, teacher or academic, or pursue careers in areas such as law, business management or education.

Many of our graduates pursue further education in more specialised areas in psychology including clinical, forensic, health, educational and occupational psychology and our BPS-recognised degree facilitates this. Others have pursued careers in research and academia.

MDXworks, our employability service, will help you make the most of your experience and connections to achieve your career goals. You'll have unlimited access to one-to-one advice and support from specialists in your sector plus 24/7 online support. You can also make the most of events and networking opportunities, on and off campus.

Global alumni network

You’ll be studying with students from 122 countries who’ll become part of your personal global network. You'll learn how to work with a global mindset and make invaluable connections on your course for your chosen industry.

Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2024/25 academic year.

UK students 1

Full-time students: £10,500

Part-time students: £70 per credit

Part-time students: £35 per dissertation credit

International students 2

Full-time students: £16,800

Part-time students: £112 per credit

Part-time students: £56 per dissertation credit

Additional costs

We cover your costs for the day-to-day things that you need to do well in your studies.

• Free – laptop loans, Wi-Fi and printing
• Free specialist software for your course
• Free online training with LinkedIn Learning

The following course-related costs are not included in the fees, and you will need to budget for these:

• The cost of course-related books you may wish to purchase

Financial support

We offer lots of support to help you with fees and living costs. Check out our guide to student life on a budget and find out more about postgraduate funding .

Postgraduate scholarships

You may be eligible for one of our scholarships including:

• The Alumni Postgraduate Award – for all UK/EU Middlesex alumni a 20% fee reduction
• The Commonwealth Scholarship – full course fees, airfares and a living allowance
• The Chevening Scholarship – full course fees
• The European Academic Awards – £1000 to £7000 for students showing academic excellence
• Regional or International Merit Award – up to £2,000 towards course fees

For international students, we also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions, and work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships .

Help from your employer

Your employer can contribute towards the cost of your postgraduate study as part of their staff development programme.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

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Psychology graduate empowers Indigenous voices, enhances child development

Jaime Red Willow Richards (right) is graduating in spring 2024 with a Master of Science in applied behavior analysis.

Editor’s note:  This story is part of a series of profiles of  notable spring 2024 graduates .

Jaime Red Willow Richards, a member of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) tribe from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, is on the cusp of graduating from Arizona State University with a Master of Science in applied behavior analysis . Drawing inspiration from her ancestors, she is dedicated to improving the developmental trajectories of children from diverse backgrounds.

Richards’ decision to pursue a master's degree was solidified through her experiences post-graduation from Creighton University, where she earned a Bachelor in Science in psychology. Working as a research assistant at the University of Utah’s Lab of Olfactory Systems Neuroscience and later as a behavioral health technician at Arizona Youth & Family Services, Inc. , she witnessed firsthand the impact of behavioral interventions on shaping positive outcomes.

Deliberately choosing ASU’s MS ABA program within the Department of Psychology , a unit of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , Richards said, “Arizona State University's MS ABA program offered everything I was seeking in a graduate program. The faculty-to-student ratio, along with the quality of instructors and curriculum, was ultimately the deciding factor that led to my application.”

Her capstone project, completed under the guidance of Clinical Assistant Professor Lorraine Becerra , focused on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a transdiagnostic approach to addressing various eating behaviors. 

“I loved the process of curating my capstone and presenting the final product at the California Association of Applied Behavior Analysis (CalABA) Conference this past February,” Richards said. 

As part of psychology’s MS ABA program, students complete 2,000 hours of practicum and graduate with the required training and qualifications needed to become licensed behavioral analysts in Arizona. It’s an edge few other psychology schools offer that positions graduates for success in a high-demand career. Richards is currently accruing her clinical supervision hours as a clinical resident at Ally Pediatric Therapy , refining her behavior analytic skill set and seeing meaningful progress with the clients she serves.

Richards hopes to inspire other Indigenous scholars to pursue higher education and contribute their unique perspectives to the field.

“Before beginning my undergraduate studies at Creighton, my grandmother, Francine Red Willow, shared with me that American Indians make up less than 3% of the U.S. population, making them the minority of the minorities,” Richards said. “With this insight, she encouraged me to be confident in the spaces I enter and to strive towards all aspirations at any level.” 

She also shared advice for current students, saying, “Shifting your perspective from ‘I have to study’ to ‘I get to study’ can greatly enhance your experience in your academic program. Your time in the program is temporary, so I recommend enjoying the progression through each semester and utilizing your professors as resources to support both academic and professional development.

"With patience and self-management strategies, academia can be quite rewarding, presenting opportunities as you work toward your degree.”

A message of gratitude

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to the faculty of the MS ABA program. Wopila (translated as "thank you" in Lakota) to Dr. Don Stenhoff, Dr. Lorraine A. Becerra, Dr. Amy Kenzer, Dr. Adam Hahs and Dr. Diana Davis-Wilson for your time in crafting my behavior-analytic repertoire. Additionally, I thank my classmates for your continued support in cultivating a learning environment rich in collaboration. Finally, wopila to my Cansasa (Red Willow) and Richards tiwahe (translated as "family" in Lakota) for being the foundation of my support system. Jaime Red Willow Richards

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Graduate Diploma in Psychology

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Course overview

The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences’ Graduate Diploma in Psychology is designed for graduates of other disciplines who may be interested in changing career direction and eventually qualifying as a registered psychologist, or for those who wish to study psychology simply out of interest in the discipline.

The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and provides the required foundational sequence of subjects for students wishing to undertake further study in psychology to pursue a career as a registered psychologist or as a researcher in psychology.

Study in psychology prepares graduates for a diverse range of careers that are based on understanding human behaviour, including health, education, industry, commerce, welfare and government.

The academic staff are internationally renowned researchers in their fields who guide students to develop advanced skills in critical thinking, scientific reasoning, psychological research design, data analysis and the application of research findings to a range of contexts. In addition, students develop their ethical reasoning skills and an awareness of and respect for the diversity of human experiences.

The accredited sequence provides a strong grounding in core psychological concepts and theories in the areas of biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology, with reference to both the historical foundations of the discipline and to the latest cutting-edge research. The range of electives subjects in the final year provides the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge in at least one domain of interest.

Course Intakes and Minimum Course Duration

Course description.

The course is comprised of 125 credit points of psychology subjects, including eight compulsory psychology subjects (100 credit points), and two elective psychology subjects at Level 3, selected from a range of electives (25 credit points).

Graduate Diploma in Psychology students undertake most of the same subjects and attend most of the same classes as students completing the accredited undergraduate major in Psychology, with the exception of two compulsory advanced level subjects that replace the two compulsory Level 3 subjects in the undergraduate major. The two advanced level subjects recognise the graduate status of the students and specify learning outcomes consistent with an AQF Level 8 qualification, particularly in relation to research methods and communication skills.

Recent information session

Graduate diploma in psychology information session: 2024 mid year intake.

When:   Monday 22 April 2024, 12.00-1.00pm AEST

Learn more about the program and student experience from Course Convenor, Associate Professor Simon Cropper, and current students. There will also be an opportunity to ask our panellists questions.

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