Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at Teesside University

Programme overview

An HCPC-approved doctoral training course that develops clinical psychologists for leading roles in NHS and wider health and social care provision. Delivered in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, it emphasises the scientist-practitioner and reflective-practitioner roles. Training covers children and adolescents, working-age adults, older adults, intellectual disability, neurodiversity and acquired brain injury.

Department: Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 combine Clinical Placements, Personal and Professional Development, Psychological Theory and Practice and Research Methods. Year 3 comprises Advanced Independent Work (an original empirical research project), Integrated Practice and two placements (specialist therapy and elective).

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified to practise as clinical psychologists in the NHS and the wider health and social care system, in publicly and privately funded roles. The doctorate is approved by the HCPC, and graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration; it is also reviewed through British Psychological Society processes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All UK/EU applicants apply through the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology. Screening criteria: eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS; a minimum 2.1 in an undergraduate psychology degree (or equivalent), or a 2.2 with a completed master's degree or higher in psychology; at least 12 months' full-time relevant clinical experience (not necessarily consecutive); final-year undergraduates at the time of application are not considered. Shortlisting considers understanding of the role of research, commitment and motivation, understanding of the clinical psychologist role, experience of different psychological models and settings, self-reflection, communication skills and references. Shortlisted candidates attend a 50-minute panel interview. Enhanced DBS and health screening checks apply. English: IELTS 7 overall with no element below 6.5. Trainees are NHS employees paid from the first spine point of Agenda for Change Band 6.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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