• Ranked #1 university in New Zealand
• Globally recognized for research & health sciences
• Over 40,000 students including 8,000+ international students
• Located in Auckland, a major global and multicultural city

 

Programme Structure

Overall Structure

Year 0 (Preparatory / Honours Year)

• Clinical psychology theory
• Research dissertation

Years 1–3 (Doctoral Phase)

Includes:

• Scientist–Practitioner Model training
• Clinical placements
• Research thesis

Year 4

• Thesis completion

 

Course Components

• PSYCH 800 (Clinical practice + placements)
• PSYCH 890 (Doctoral thesis)

 

Subjects / Specialisations

Key areas include:

• Adult mental health
• Child & adolescent psychology
• Clinical neuropsychology
• Psychotherapy
• Trauma
• Forensic psychology
• Family psychology

 

Why Study This Course?

Professional Qualification

• Leads to Clinical Psychologist registration

Extensive Clinical Training

• Includes:
  • 200+ hours placements early stage
  • Up to 1500 hours internship

Research + Practice Model

• Combines:
  • Scientific research
  • Clinical practice

Accreditation

• Approved by New Zealand Psychologists Board

 

Highlights

• One of NZ’s most prestigious psychology programmes
• Combines research + clinical training
• Extensive real-world placements
• Leads to professional registration
• Strong demand in mental health sector

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates become:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Mental Health Specialist
• Research Psychologist
• Academic / Lecturer

Work sectors:

• Hospitals
• Private practice
• Government health services
• NGOs

 

Latest Updates

• Programme remains highly selective with very limited seats
• Strong focus on:
  • Mental health demand
  • Evidence-based therapy
• Increasing emphasis on:
  • Cultural competence (NZ context)

 

Special Requirements (Very Important)

Must complete:

• Psychology degree → Honours → Clinical pathway

Must have:

• Work/volunteer experience in mental health

Must pass:

• Criminal background check