Dr. Chien Gooi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chien Gooi is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in Clinical Psychology. He is a registered psychologist with endorsement in Clinical Psychology by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and serves as both an approved supervisor and supervisor trainer. Dr. Gooi focuses on the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program, emphasizing the experiential training of students in psychological competencies. He chairs the Australian Psychology Placement Alliance (APPA) and is a founding chair of the NSW-ACT Psychology Placement Consortium (NAPC), leading initiatives to enhance practicum training governance in postgraduate psychology programs. Additionally, he acts as an Accreditation Assessor for the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). His research interests center on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) with a strong focus on clinical psychology competencies and governance of postgraduate psychology training programs. He has received several grants to support educational initiatives and has been recognized for his contributions to teaching and education in the field of psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, Australia

Education focused on the direct Master of Psychology (Clinical) program, emphasizing practicum training and governance.

Awards

#2023

Outstanding Accredited Supervisor Year Award

#2021

Senior Fellowship Advanced

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Dean Science Education Excellence Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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