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Doctorate Degrees in Clinical Psychology

37 degrees at 30 universities in the UK.

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About Postgraduate Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology which uses both theory and practical knowledge to better understand how people think and behave. Clinical psychologists perform the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses, and address emotional difficulties in people of all ages and backgrounds.

To study a doctorate in clinical psychology, you’ll need a minimum of a second-class honours undergraduate degree in psychology or an equivalent postgraduate qualification if your undergraduate degree is not in psychology. Work experience is also usually required in order to have a realistic chance of being selected, and this can include work in a healthcare setting or a background in clinical research involving direct contact with patients.

There are more than 50 doctorate courses available in the UK, and around 550 funded places on this type of programme. Completing a PhD in clinical psychology allows you to work at the highest levels within the profession.

What to expect

A doctorate in clinical psychology is a three-year degree course, combining academic study and clinical training. Specific modules will vary between universities; however, it is recognised that the majority of graduates will go on to work in the NHS, and the programming is designed to ensure that graduates will be able to meet the client needs and organisational requirements of the public health service.

You’ll be trained to the standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and your course should carry the accreditation credentials of the British Psychological Society so that you can achieve chartered status and enter professional practice.

As an interdisciplinary field which includes both practical and research work, clinical psychology is a versatile PhD option that can lead to careers as researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers and many more.

North Wales Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

(4.5)

Hello and welcome to the website for the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme. The aim of this website is to give you a flavor of Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)

Health Psychology DHealthPsy

(4.2)

This part-time programme provides BPS-accredited Stage 2 training, a doctoral-level education and a professional Health Care Professions Read more...

  • 3 years Part time degree

Postgraduate Research in Clinical Psychology

(4.3)

We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

DHealthPsych Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology

(3.9)

LJMU's Prof Doc in Health Psychology meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in Health Psychology and leads to eligibility for Read more...

  • 27 months Full time degree: £7,450 per year (UK)
  • 4 years Part time degree: £3,725 per year (UK)

Prof Doc Clinical Psychology

(4.3)

The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) course provides a comprehensive training programme comprising concurrent Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree

Clinical Psychology DClinPsych

(4.2)

This Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is collaboratively funded through NHS Education for Scotland and the University of Glasgow. You will Read more...

  • 36 months Full time degree

Clinical Psychology Doctor of (DClinPsy)

(4.3)

Our course integrates research and clinical practice. It will prepare you for practice as a professional clinical psychologist. The Read more...

  • 36 months Full time degree

Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

(4.3)

Become a skilled, clinical psychologist, who'll be eligible to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) .The course Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree
  • 3 years Full time degree

DClinPsych Clinical Psychology

(4.2)

Become a competent and capable clinical psychologist. Receive training which emphasises psychotherapy, reflective practice, complex Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree

Health Psychology PhD

(4.5)

Why choose this programme Contribute to a rapidly evolving area of/ practice and research that is becoming increasingly relevant to modern Read more...

  • 4 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
  • 8 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

DClinPsychol Clinical Psychology

(4.3)

Studying Clinical Psychology opens the door to a career which is infinitely varied, enabling you to undertake clinical work with a broad Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree

Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology MPhil/PhD

(4.2)

We are the world's leading integrated department of applied psychology, focusing on the implementation of groundbreaking research to Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £6,035 per year (UK)
  • 5 years Part time degree: £2,930 per year (UK)

Doctorate Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)

(4.3)

Join a global top 100 research-intensive university and study a mixture of taught and research components on this Clinical Psychology Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree

Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) Doctorate

(4.2)

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course is an innovative, creative and contemporary training course to develop clinical psychologists Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree

Forensic Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ForenClinPsyD)

(4.3)

Our Forensic Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ForenClinPsyD) offers broad comprehension in two varying branches of Applied Psychology. Upon Read more...

  • 4 years Full time degree: £15,030 per year (UK)

Health Psychology, PhD

(4.5)

The importance of psychological factors in promoting good health and managing illness and health risks is an increasingly important Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
  • 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

Clinical Psychology PsychD

(4.5)

Why choose this programme Our professional clinical psychology training is based on a unique combination of psychological theory, research Read more...

  • 4 years Full time degree

Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

(4.2)

The DClinPsy at UCL offers a uniquely broad range of clinical and research opportunities to trainees. Current research specialities Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £6,035 per year (UK)

Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD)

(4.3)

Our Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD) leads to a professional qualification in Clinical Psychology and eligibility to apply for Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree

Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

(4.2)

Our programme is striving towards embedding social justice and anti-racist principles into practice, and we welcome applicants from Read more...

  • 3 years Full time degree: £27,800 per year (UK)

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