MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology

Study a well-recognised and respected Master’s course with a patient-centred focus, teaching the origins and range of clinical psychology.

Why study MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology at BU?

• Respected course, producing highly thought after and employable graduates for many branches of psychology
• Excellent preparation if you wish to enter training to qualify as a clinical psychologist
• Patient-centred approach, using case studies to consider a wide range of therapies and disorders
• Study advanced research methods to prepare you to undertake independent research
• Choose your specialism of interest for your research project, which will be supported by workshops and literature reviews
• Delivery is typically two days per week between October and May each year, with supervision for the dissertation in June and July. This delivery pattern allows you to plan and build a clinical portfolio more effectively.

Career opportunities

After completing this course, you will possess the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to continue into an academic career or secure employment in a range of organisations from the NHS to private and independent health care providers.

Careers

After completing this course, you will possess the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to continue into an academic career or secure employment in a range of organisations. The course will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of clinical psychology which will enhance your application to training programmes if you seek a career as a qualified clinical psychologist.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice.?If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS.?There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in Psychology.