Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis
Develop specialist knowledge and clinical skills required to participate in team-based diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Careers and further study
Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
Students completing the course are likely to be highly competitive in obtaining employment with government and private agencies engaged in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder or engaged in providing other services to children and adults affected by this disorder.
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Further Study
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis in addition to an Honours degree in Psychology may wish to pursue further study in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology through the MPsych/PhD programs offered at UWA.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in speech pathology, occupational therapy, medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) an accredited bachelor's honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(iii) eligibility for registration as a provisional or full psychologist with AHPRA;
and
(b) evidence of having at least three months of full-time equivalent experience working directly with children or adolescents, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;
and
(e) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA.
(2) Invitation to attend an interview will be based on assessment of (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), in alignment with the interview quota for the year.
(3) Eligible applicants who are interviewed will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable by the selection panel.
(4) Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants under (1) and (3) who fall within the intake quota for that year.
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in speech pathology, occupational therapy, medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) an accredited bachelor's honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(iii) eligibility for registration as a provisional or full psychologist with AHPRA;
and
(b) evidence of having at least three months of full-time equivalent experience working directly with children or adolescents, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;
and
(e) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA.
(2) Invitation to attend an interview will be based on assessment of (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e), in alignment with the interview quota for the year.
(3) Eligible applicants who are interviewed will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable by the selection panel.
(4) Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants under (1) and (3) who fall within the intake quota for that year.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis
You must forward this Qualtrics Report link to your nominated academic referees. Please ensure that you give your referees enough notice to meet the deadline of 31 October 2018.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
How to apply
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Course details
This course will provide graduates trained in psychology, speech pathology, paediatrics, or psychiatry with the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required to participate in team-based diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
About The Course
Two coursework units will provide in-depth knowledge of ASD concerning characteristics across the lifespan, common comorbidities, current theoretical accounts and issues, DSM and ICD diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, assessment tools and multidisciplinary team assessment.
Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis
Quick Details
Status
- Available 2019
Locations
- Perth
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
Delivery
- On-campus
- Off-campus
- Online
Starting dates
- Semester 1
Weekly contact time
- Please refer to the UWA handbook.
Level of study
- Postgraduate
Course Code
- 70230
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply, you need to:- a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology, occupational therapy, medicine or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
OR
- an accredited bachelor’s honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
AND
- eligibility for registration as a provisional or full psychologist with AHPRA, and
- evidence of having at least three months or full-time equivalent experience working directly with children or adolescents, as recognised by UWA.
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
School of Psychological Science
The School of Psychological Science centres on the teaching and research of mental processes.
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