Presenter One: Rebecca Sng – Honours, Master of Psychology (Clinical) & Master of
Applied Psychology
 When applying for Honours or Masters degree, the following is taken into account o Psychology subject marks o Clinically relevant experience (e.g. Lifeline) o UOW students
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Places are limited so Rebecca encourages you to apply for multiple degrees.
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Now little difference between a psychologist and a clinical psychologist  do not have to do a clinical postgraduate course
 4 + 2 path – Honours year plus 2 years of supervision o Supervision places are limited o Can be difficult to finish all requirements (e.g. tests, etc.) o Still gets you accreditation as Psychologist o However, is discouraged as an option
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5 + 1 path – Honours, Masters of Applied Psychology plus 1 year supervision o Degree is good to learn more practical skills for placement o Coursework is similar to the 1 st semester of Masters of Psychology o The course is about making the journey between student to therapist o Complete many of the requirements in the degree before moving into your 1 year supervision o Can be completed part-time and is less dependent on marks o Strongly encouraged to apply for both Masters o Clinically relevant experience is seen as a bonus during the application process
 Clinically relevant experience can include – volunteer work, counselling, working with people with special needs or disabilities, etc.
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6 years – 4 year undergraduate plus 2 years postgraduate o The Masters of Clinical Psychology is the two year degree that, once complete, will give you full registration as a psychologist o For more information please see the course outline
Presenter Two: Lindsay Murphy – Lifeline, Volunteering
 Good option to gain clinically relevant experience in mental health sector
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Lifeline’s goal is to have an Australia free of suicide
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Training is a 6-week course, is quite intensive so make sure you have the time before you commit o Costs $350 if working and $250 if studying o Costs Lifeline about $3, 000 to train a Telephone Crisis Supporter (TCS)
 As a TCS you are expected to show empathy, unconditional positive regard and nonjudgement with every caller

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Can be a mentally demanding job, however TCS’s are supported fully through the training processes.
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This support continues throughout your time at Lifeline. There is a supervisor for every shift that you can talk to and Lifeline encourages self-care after every shift
 Lifeline asks that you commit to a one 4-hour shift per week for at least two years after training.
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Three training courses are available next year (no max. for number of students)
 You are encouraged to also attend an information session if you are considering taking on this role
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For more information please visit their website: www.lifelinesouthcoast.org.au
Presenter Three: Simone Favelle – Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)/(Clinical
Psychology), Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
 Research degrees o MPhil: 2 years, research thesis only o PhD: 3 years, research thesis only
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Clinical psychology o 5 + 1 Path: 2 years o Clinical Masters: 2 years o Professional Doctorate or DPsyc: 3/5 years (not offered at UOW post 2016) o PhD in Clinical Psyc (Clinical Masters + research: 4 years
 Entry requirements for PhD: o Minimum Class 2 Div 1 (2:1) Honours
 First class (Class 1) Honours = 85 HD across all of your Honours subjects and thesis combined
 Class 2 Div Honours = 75 D across all of your Honours subjects and thesis combines
 Can convert from a MPhil to a PhD if you demonstrate capacity to do the work
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Papers, conference presentations/ publications o Have a research plan and supervisor lined up
 Entry requirements for MPhil: o Minimum Class 2 Div 2 (2:2) Honours (= 65 CR across all of your Honours subjects and thesis combined) o Have a research plan and supervisor lined up
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Getting a Scholarship o First Class Honours o Research Experience
 RA work
 Volunteer in labs – approach academics about volunteering to assist with research o Research output
 Papers

 Conference presentations
Presenter Four: Michael Matthias – Options after 3-year/4-year Psychology degree
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Graduates have good skills to market after 3 years o UOW graduate qualities:
 Sound knowledge of psychology
 Independent learner
 Problem solver
 Effective communicator
 Responsible o Knowledge of statistics, writing and behavior
 Don’t panic if you don’t get into 4 th year
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Graduate programs can be in many different areas (e.g. HR)
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Working in the mental health field (e.g. counsellor, case worker)