What are the requirements to become a practising psychologist?
Students intending to become psychologists must undertake four years of academic study (three years of undergraduate study, plus either a Level-4 Honours year or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology). This is followed by either two years of supervised practice as a probationary psychologist, or postgraduate studies. Professional Recognition Registration as a psychologist with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria (PRBV) currently requires four years of academic study (three years of undergraduate study plus either a Level-4 Honours year or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, followed by two years of supervised practice), however this is currently under review. You must be a registered psychologist to practise as a psychologist, and to use the title Psychologist. To become a full member of the Australian Psychological Society Ltd (APS) (Opens in new window) requires six years of academic study. To become an associate member requires a four-year sequence of academic study. Deaki
