Western Sydney University Psychology School Overview

The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) is a fee-paying professional master’s course designed to develop competent clinical psychologists who will receive thorough training in evidence based clinical psychology theory and practice.

The course provides thorough training in the knowledge and skills necessary to understand dysfunctional behaviour and psychopathology, and to implement effective evidence-based interventions including cognitive behavioural therapy. You will complete specified coursework, a research project, and 1,000 hours of supervised experience in clinical and other appropriate settings.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission, applicants:

• must have completed a program in psychology extending over four years and accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
• submit two referee reports
• Be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
• If successful, Attend an interview, by invitation, with the School of Social Sciences and Psychology

Under the Australian National Law, students must obtain provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia before they commence their program of study, and for the duration of the program. In the event that the Registration Board refuses an application for provisional registration, the offer of candidature in the program will be rescinded – it is not possible to complete the program without holding provisional registration as a psychologist.

Career Opportunities:

Registered psychologists evaluate and diagnose mental health patterns and provide consultation. Psychologists work in organizations, such as:

• Department of Family and Community Services
• Department of Aging Disabilities
• Home Care
• Private practices

Professional Recognition in Canada

Canadian psychology license are regulated by each province, so graduates applying to licensing in Canada will be required to contact each province’s licensing body you want to practice in. For a list of provincial licensing websites visit http://www.cpa.ca/accreditation/PTlicensingrequirements/.

KOM Consultants understands the process and requirements needed to enter the profession in Canada. Contact KOM Consultants for more information.

All students applying directly through KOM will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

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Western Sydney University Research Ranks Among the World’s Best

 

Western Sydney University’s scientific research performance has outranked some of the most prestigious universities within Australia and internationally, following the release of the latest Leiden rankings.

The Leiden rankings are administered by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

The rankings system measures the research performance of 750 major universities from around the world, …

UWS Scholarships

We have some good news to announce on this dreary Monday! Seriously, is it really cold and raining on June 1st?  The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is introducing a range of academic excellence scholarships for new international students! YahooooooThe first round of scholarships will be available for students commencing in Spring Session (July intake) and Quarter Four (September intake) 2015.Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships will cover 50% of the cost of tuition fees for three years for a three year Bachelor degree.Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships will cover 50% of the cost of tuition fees for two years in one of the following degrees:

• M Accountancy
• M Business Administration
• M Engineering
• M Information and Communications Technology
• M Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)
• M Teaching (Birth –
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University of Western Sydney ranked Top 100 Under 50

KOM Consultants are very pleased to announce that University of Western Sydney is now one of the top 60 universities in the prestigious Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 Rankings (2015).

Congratulations to the University of Western Sydney on this amazing achievement! 

UWS is now placed 56th among young universities from around the globe – this is a significant improvement on last year’s rank of 87, and an outstanding result for the University at just 26 years of age. …

KOM on YouTube

Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …

Consider studying Physiotherapy in Australia or the UK

Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy offers released in Ontario

In Ontario, ORPAS Offers of Admission for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy programs have made initial admissions decisions for the September 2014 intake.

We wish all applicants good luck!

In Ontario, there are four universities that offer Physiotherapy Schools through OUAC:

• McMaster University
• Queen’s University
• University of Toronto
• Western University

Here are some stats from OUAC:

In 2013, …