Professional Doctorate Clinical Psychology at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This full-time professional doctorate combines academic study, clinical placements and research to qualify trainees as clinical psychologists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. It is delivered in partnership with the NHS and practising clinical psychologists in Shropshire and Staffordshire, and trainees are employed full-time by one of two local NHS Trusts. The course has been commended by the British Psychological Society.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules across three years cover Assessment, Formulation, Intervention and Evaluation, Leadership: Organisational and Systemic Influence, Personal and Professional Values and Skills, three clinical placements and three Professional Research modules.

Career pathways

Successful completion makes graduates eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology of the British Psychological Society.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (2:1 or 1st) in Psychology; where the first degree is not in Psychology, a minimum 2:1 supported by a recognised conversion course. Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society. At least one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) practical experience of working with people in a human service setting. Enhanced DBS (or Disclosure Scotland) checks and occupational health screening by the employing NHS Trust. English language: IELTS 7.5 with no element below 6.5 if the first language is not English. Applications are accepted only via the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology.

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