Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

University of Auckland (Waipapa Taumata Rau), School of Psychology, Faculty of Science · Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Professional doctorate (PsyD, DPsych, etc.)
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Delivery not confirmed
  • Professional training
Official sources checked
Official program name
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
Degree title
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) (Professional doctorate (PsyD, DPsych, etc.); title shown as the institution gives it)
Subject
Clinical Psychology (standalone degree)
Campus
Auckland campus, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Teaching language
English
Delivery mode
Delivery not confirmed
Study intensity
Full-time
Duration
3 years full-time plus a preparatory year (Preparatory Clinical Psychology, BSc(Hons)); 360 points; next start 1 March 2027; Semester One 2027 applications close 1 November 2026
Tuition
NZ$9,378 2027 indicative (domestic)
NZ$58,178 2027 indicative (international)
Admission requirements
  • Restricted to NZ and Australian citizens or permanent residents. Undergraduate psychology degree and relevant paid/voluntary work experience; at least 2nd class division I, GPA at least 6.0 in preliminary Honours year (incl. PSYCH 708, 718, 723, 780 or equivalents); competitive, application plus interview (typically late November). IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0.
Prerequisites
Not published
Application deadlines
Current intake not confirmed.
Scholarships and funding
Not confirmed
Research or thesis
Not published
Supervised placements
Not confirmed
In-person attendance
Placements: 200 hours in Part 1; two 200-hour placements in Part 2 (at least one child/family and one adult); 1,500-hour internship in Part 3.

Professional recognition

  • New Zealand Psychologists Board: approved (per page) (Programme approved; graduates may apply for registration in the Clinical Psychology Scope of Practice; Not stated; checked 2026-10-31)

Professional eligibility not confirmed. Check the regulator for your jurisdiction. Accreditation and eligibility do not transfer automatically between countries or US states.

Sources and review

Last reviewed 2026-10-31. Details are as stated on the cited official pages. Confirm with the institution before applying.