Psychology
A course by
University of Waikato
A selective three-year part-time qualification providing specialist training for registration as a clinical psychologist, combining coursework, research, and supervised clinical practice.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years

Graduates will be able to apply research-based methods for the assessment and treatment of individuals experiencing psychological problems.

Use the empirical foundation of psychology to inform and improve clinical work, and draw on practical experience to guide meaningful research.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology at the University of Waikato is a professional three-year, part-time qualification designed to prepare students for registration as clinical psychologists. The programme emphasizes integrating research-based knowledge and practical clinical experience following the Boulder model, training students in both psychological assessment and treatment as well as the research that underpins these practices. Coursework is combined with extensive supervised clinical practice, with a gradual transition towards predominantly hands-on experience in the final internship year. Entry is competitive and requires an academic record with a minimum B+ average in postgraduate psychology, references, a personal essay, work experience, and a demonstrated capacity for working with diverse cultural contexts.
What you need to know first
B+ average in postgraduate psychology coursework

Mental Health
Healthcare
Social Services

Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist in healthcare services
Researcher in clinical psychology
Psychology
A course by
University of Waikato
A selective three-year part-time qualification providing specialist training for registration as a clinical psychologist, combining coursework, research, and supervised clinical practice.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years

Graduates will be able to apply research-based methods for the assessment and treatment of individuals experiencing psychological problems.

Use the empirical foundation of psychology to inform and improve clinical work, and draw on practical experience to guide meaningful research.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology at the University of Waikato is a professional three-year, part-time qualification designed to prepare students for registration as clinical psychologists. The programme emphasizes integrating research-based knowledge and practical clinical experience following the Boulder model, training students in both psychological assessment and treatment as well as the research that underpins these practices. Coursework is combined with extensive supervised clinical practice, with a gradual transition towards predominantly hands-on experience in the final internship year. Entry is competitive and requires an academic record with a minimum B+ average in postgraduate psychology, references, a personal essay, work experience, and a demonstrated capacity for working with diverse cultural contexts.
What you need to know first
B+ average in postgraduate psychology coursework

Mental Health
Healthcare
Social Services

Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist in healthcare services
Researcher in clinical psychology
Prepare for registration as a clinical psychologist through academic coursework and supervised clinical internships.
Two references (academic and professional/employer)
Personal essay outlining interest, major interests within psychology, and training goals
Reflections on cultural responsiveness (including Te Tiriti perspectives)
Prepare for registration as a clinical psychologist through academic coursework and supervised clinical internships.
Two references (academic and professional/employer)
Personal essay outlining interest, major interests within psychology, and training goals
Reflections on cultural responsiveness (including Te Tiriti perspectives)