The Psychology Board of Australia (Psych BA)

Internship Pathways

We have created a suite of services for the 4+2 Internship Pathway and 5+1 Internship Pathway because we are passionate about helping you develop skills, knowledge and confidence as provisional psychologists. Our services are designed to help you successfully meet the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) requirements to obtain General Registration as a Psychologist.

  • 4 + 2 internship

    • Fifth and Sixth Year
    • Duration: 2 Years Full-Time
      (88 weeks minimum)
    • Psychological Placement: 2720 hours
      (aprox. 28 hrs per week)
    • Supervision: 160 hours
    • Professional Development: 120 hours
    • Outcome: Eligible to Apply for General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

It is important to note the 4+2 internship program was closed to new applicants on 30 June 2022, ahead of the full retirement of the program on 1 January 2029.

3000

hours in total

  • 5 + 1 internship

    • Sixth Year
    • Duration: 1 Year Full-Time
      (44 weeks)
    • Psychological Placement: 1400 hours
      (aprox. 35 hrs per week)
    • Supervision: 80 hours
    • Professional Development: 60 hours
    • Outcome: Eligible to Apply for General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)

1540

hours in total

Internship Resources

Our team have tailored a suite of services for provisional psychologists undertaking the 4+2 or 5+1 internship program as part of the Psychology Board of Australia registration pathway to becoming a psychologist

core competencies

The Psychology Board of Australia sets the eight core competencies as part of the 4 + 2 and 5 + 1 Internship Programs. The core competencies must be achieved by the provisional psychologist. These include:

Knowledge of the discipline

Ethical, legal and professional matters

Psychological assessment and measurement

Intervention strategies

Research and evaluation

Communication and interpersonal relationships

Working within a cross-cultural context

Practice across the lifespan

Internship Tracking Template 

Our tracking template for the 4+2 Internship Pathway and 5+1 Internship Pathway allows you to manage your time more efficiently by tracking your weekly hours in one logbook.

We help you develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.