Professional Doctorate Clinical Psychology (D Clin Psych) at University of Essex

Entry requirements

Applicants need the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS and at least one year of full-time (or equivalent) clinical or research experience relevant to clinical psychology, plus one of: a BPS-accredited Psychology degree with a high 2:1 or above (third-year module average 65% or above); a recognised international Psychology degree equivalent to a UK high 2:1 (over 65%); a BPS-accredited conversion degree in Psychology with an average of 65% or above; or a 2:2 honours degree in Psychology with subsequent academic competence shown by 65% or above at Masters/Doctoral level in a research degree relevant to clinical psychology. Applicants must understand the role of clinical psychologists in the UK healthcare system and NHS principles and values. Applications go through the Clearing House. Entry requirements are the same for Home/EU and overseas applicants. There are no self-funded places; applicants take up an NHS-funded place as a salaried trainee employed by the host NHS Trust. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check and Occupational Health check are required, plus an Overseas Criminal Record Check where the applicant has lived outside the UK for 6 months or more in the last 5 years. No accreditation of prior and experiential learning is offered. English language (if first language is not English): First-language non-English speakers need IELTS 7 with no component below 7 (or equivalent such as TOEFL), taken within the last two years, with no exceptions.