The minimum requirements for registration as a psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa are as follows: 5 Years’ full-time formal education in psychology, i.e - A 3-year bachelor’s degree majoring in psychology or equivalent thereof, plus an honours degree in psychology, plus a directed master’s degree programme in psychology approved by the HPCSA; and Successful completion of a full-time approved internship of 12 months’ duration; and Successful completion of the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology in the relevant registration category. Find out more about our Applied Psychology courses here