Master of Psychology - Health

Adelaide University

Adelaide University’s Master of Psychology (Health) is your path to becoming a registered psychologist. As one of only two health psychology degrees offered in Australia, it delivers comprehensive training in both health promotion and clinical health psychology. With a focus on promoting healthier lifestyles and clinical health care, you’ll acquire a diverse set of skills relevant to a variety of careers as a psychologist. Learn to assess a broad range of clients and develop treatments to address issues like anxiety, depression and pain. Understand chronic illness management and how to support patients dealing with trauma, disability and rehabilitation. Gain an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and an understanding of how psychology can be used to advance public health. Across 1000 hours and three industry placements, you’ll develop the skills to master behavioural change techniques to help people sustain healthier habits and conduct psychological assessments to create personalised intervention strategies.

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