Course catalogue / Massey University
Master of Clinical Psychology – MClinPsych
- Qualification
- Master
- NZQF level
- 9
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (240 credits)
- Location
- Auckland campus; Wellington campus; Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Selected entry qualification. Must have a master's degree with First Class or Second Class Division I Honours in Psychology (at least 120 credits research) or equivalent, or a PhD in Psychology; plus completion of specific courses (Understanding Mental Distress, Clinical Psychology Assessment, Clinical Psychology Interventions) with at least a B+ average within 5 years of internship start; must meet HPCA Act fit-and-proper-person requirements; supply documentation; attend selection interview. Limited places, competitive entry, applications close 1 September.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6)
TOEFL iBT 90
“Academic IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or a minimum TOEFL iBT of 90 overall (minimum of 20 in writing). These tests are valid for 2 years.”
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