MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology Level 7 Apprenticeship at Nottingham Trent University

A Level 7 degree apprenticeship training psychology graduates as Clinical Associates in Psychology, covering assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation following British Psychological Society principles, with research and evaluation applied to local service development. Pathways (varying with employer demand) are Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Older Adults, Physical Health and Intellectual Disabilities.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 18 months taught, with up to 3 months End-Point Assessment  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time / degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Psychological Assessment and Formulation; Ethics and Professional Practice; Research and Evidence-Based Practice; and Psychological Intervention. Teaching includes face-to-face week blocks and online sessions, with at least 20% of the apprenticeship as study and the remainder as work-based learning, followed by an End-Point Assessment.

Career pathways

Apprentices are equipped to provide evidence-based psychological interventions as Clinical Associates in Psychology within healthcare employment.

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