Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027: Apply before Nov 2026 (International), Apply before Jan 2027 (National)
Overview
The Clinical Psychology programme from Illinois Institute of Technology emphasizes a balance of clinical practice and the understanding and conduct of clinical psychological research, generally preparing you for licensure eligibility (although licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction). Practice experiences include exposure to diverse populations. A student’s training in practice and research begins in the first year and continues throughout their graduate career.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates typically work in universities, medical centers, and multidisciplinary clinical settings in the following roles:
- Research/scholarship
- Clinical practice
- Teaching
- Supervision
- Administration
- Policy
- Programme Development
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
- Research training is an important aspect of your education. Here you will be educated in the scientific process of psychological research.
- Training begins in the first year working with faculty on their projects and continues through conducting your own research. This will prepare you to present posters and papers at conferences, which will provide valuable experience and professional contacts.
- Research activities are normally conducted with your adviser, but you may also work with other clinical and non-clinical faculty members. You also have flexibility to change your primary research mentor if your interests change during the course of training.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 18 hours of undergraduate psychology, including successful coursework in research methods or statistics
- Completed online application, including payment of application fee
- Professional statement of 1,000 words or fewer outlining academic and career goals, academic potential, and relevant research and/or applied experience
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, which referees will upload directly into the application system
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; transcripts must be uploaded directly into the application system. Please do not send them by mail.
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International / Out-of-State: 46,122 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
Domestic / In-State: 46,122 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
Living Costs
Chicago, United States: 1,795–3,448 AUD / month