Psychology Pathways

Question 1

What are the different types of general registration pathways?

Answer 1

• 5+1 internship
• Masters degree (2 yrs)
• Combined Masters of psych / PHD (4 yrs)
• Professional doctorate (4 yrs)

Question 2

What are the 2025 competencies for psychologists?

Answer 2

• applies and builds scientific knowledge to inform practice
• practices ethically + professionally
• exercises professional reflexivity, deliberate practice and self-care
• conducts psychological assessments and interventions
• communicates and relates to others
• health equity and human rights approach when working with diverse groups
• health equity and human rights approach when working with Indigenous communities

Question 3

What are the changes to the competencies?

Answer 3

• moved ‘practice across the lifespan’ and integrated it
• emphasized reflexive practice and use of self-care
• research evaluation integrated into the first one
• emphasized need to have competencies working with Indigenous Australian communities

Question 4

What is provisional registration and what does it involve?

Answer 4

When you are accepted to enrol in a masters program, you need to apply for provisional registration (so then later you can apply to full registration).

You need:
- a check for criminal history
- international criminal history check if you’ve lived overseas for more than 6 months
- high school education overseas you will need english language test

Question 5

Which postgrad pathways involve 6 years of study? and which involve 5 + 1

Answer 5

Organisational psych, clinical psych, clinical neuropsych (at Mq)
Professional psych involves a 5 + 1

Question 6

Registrar program for endorsement

Answer 6

after completing 2 years masters, you complete a registrar program to become endorsed

to get a specialist title, you do 2 years supervised practice in that subdiscipline

Question 7

Which Masters program is the only one in NSW at Mq

Answer 7

The master of organisational psychology

Question 8

What do you need for entry of a 6 years masters program: Clinical, Clinical Neuropsych, Organisational

Answer 8

• Minimum WAM of 75 for Years 1-3
• Minimum WAM of 80 in year 4

Question 9

What do you need for entry in a 5 + 1 pathway?

Answer 9

Minimum WAM of 65 for years 1-3
Minimum WAM of 75 in Year 4

Question 10

What is the selection process like for masters?

Answer 10

• shortlisting based on a UAC application and supplementary form
• read referee reports
• check results, work experience, read motivational statements
• invite shortlisted people to attend a MMI (mini multiple interview)

Question 11

How to strengthen your application

Answer 11

• study honours
• cultivate 2 good referees (ideally academic and work)
• value your work experience
• how does your work relate to your target are

Question 12

key findings about industry demand

Answer 12

25% of Australian jobs advertised in the last 4 years are potentially suitable for psychology graduates

3 year psych graduates hold skills in demand across a wide range of destinations