Develop your advanced research skills and contribute to new developments in psychology. Psychology research plays an important role in advancing our understanding and treatments of mental and neurological disorders. The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences conducts discovery, translational and clinical research focused on healthy workplaces and employees, mental health, healthy ageing, and chronic diseases. We have research strengths in various areas of psychology, including the following:
Clinical psychology: This area covers understanding and addressing various aspects of mental health and wellbeing, psychological assessment tools and diagnostic criteria for mental disorders, evidence-based treatments, psychopathology, prevention and early intervention.
Organisational psychology: Look into effective leadership styles, employee motivation, resilience, job satisfaction, psychological safety, teamwork, organisational culture and communication.
Neuropsychology: This area involves studying the relationship between brain structurefunction and behaviour, particularly in the context of sleep disorders, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and traumatic brain injury.
Cyberpsychology: By integrating technology in the field of psychology, we are exploring the use of mobile applications, virtual reality, gaming and artificial intelligence for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and addictions.
The Master of Science (Psychology) maintains strong connections and collaborations with various health and medical sectors. These include the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, government and public health, hospitals and research institutes. Many of the projects are conducted in collaboration with industry, industry partners and clinical practice. RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
