Graduate Research programs (PhD)
Our graduate programs provide every student with a dynamic training and learning environment with world-class researchers and state-of-the-art resources and facilities.
Our researchers are ambitious modern thinkers, excited by what they do and driven to make a significant difference in the world. The impact of our scientific work and the quality of our researchers and facilities ensures that we will continually attract the brightest and best candidates. Students enrolled in our PhD programs will be inspired, mentored and guided by at least two research-active supervisors who are world experts in their field.
Doctor of Philosophy (Research)
This research PhD will require you to make an original and substantial contribution to the Psychology field of research. Course Outcome: You will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes required to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the community. Researchers from the School of Psychological Sciences offer a range of clinical research projects that may be suitable for PhD (Clinical Psychology) or PhD (Clinical Neuropsychology) students applying for enrolment. A sample of particular projects or areas of research that are available for 2026 enrolment are listed here. Further information on entry requirements, fees & application 🕘 4 years 🚩 Clayton Campus |
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Neuropsychology)
Clinical Neuropsychology is a field that applies an understanding of the neural basis of cognition, emotion and behaviour to the assessment and treatment of adults and children with neurological and psychological disorders. Course outcome: You will be qualified for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Further information on entry requirements, fees & application 🕘 4 years 🚩 Clayton Campus |
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
Clinical psychology is a field that applies the scientific knowledge, methods and principles of psychology to the understanding, assessment and treatment of adults and children with relatively severe emotional and/or behavioural disorders. Course outcome: You will be qualified for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia Further information on entry requirements, fees & application 🕘 4 years 🚩 Clayton Campus |
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