Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at Cardiff University

Programme overview

A three-year doctorate approved by the HCPC and accredited by the British Psychological Society that qualifies graduates to register as Clinical Psychologists. Trainees are full-time salaried NHS employees and postgraduate research students, with placements across south, mid and west Wales.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Placements in health and social care settings (usually in linked health boards in years one and two, with specialisation in year three) alongside university-based teaching and research. Additional accreditations from BABCP (level one) and AFT (foundation level).

Career pathways

Successful completion confers eligibility to apply for HCPC registration and Chartered Clinical Psychologist status with the BPS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All entrants must have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. Relevant paid or voluntary experience in a clinical, community or clinical-academic setting with client groups directly relevant to clinical psychology is essential. As NHS Wales employees, entrants must have the right to work in the UK. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative. Applications are made through the central Clearing House for Clinical Psychology programmes; the deadline is in the autumn each year.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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