DClinPsychol Doctor of Clinical Psychology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology course is a three-year, full-time programme accredited by the British Psychological Society. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status, allowing you to practise as a Clinical Psychologist within the NHS. Please note that the application deadline and start date is subject to change.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: November 2026 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Strong emphasis on foundational knowledge and meta-competencies that apply across the lifespan. Clinical training involves structured supervision with increased observation, and clinical supervisors tailor the complexity of client cases to trainee development.

Career pathways

Graduate from this programme and you’ll be eligible for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status, allowing you to practise as a Clinical Psychologist within the NHS. The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme has an excellent record for employment of graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution, as well as Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society and clinically relevant experience. You must have the unrestricted right to reside, study, train and work in the UK. Acceptance onto the programme will be subject to satisfactory health screening and criminal record checks.

Intake: November 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time

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