ForenPsyD Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (CPD Route) at University of Birmingham

The Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (CPD route) offers qualified Forensic Psychologists the opportunity to build on their existing MSc and achieve Doctoral-level recognition through Continued Professional Development. This programme is tailored for Forensic Psychologist professionals who hold a valid Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) certificate and ideally have Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: online/full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research Systematic Literature Review. Development of Psychometric Measures.

Career pathways

Graduates of the CPD Forensic Doctorate are already registered Forensic Psychologists and typically hold positions within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), the NHS, or private practice. Completion of the doctorate has supported many to progress into more senior or specialist roles, take on leadership responsibilities, or become involved in research and service development within their settings.

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