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MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care at University of Stirling

University of Stirling, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care is an NHS Scotland-funded professional training course, jointly delivered with the University of Dundee, preparing graduates to work as Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology. It teaches assessment, diagnosis and formulation, psychological therapy principles and methods, and outcome monitoring.

Department: Division of Psychology  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, January 2028  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five taught modules (including Assessment, diagnosis and formulation, and Principles and methods of psychological therapy) and a sixth research module.

Career pathways

Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology roles in NHS Scotland (trainee Band 6, qualified typically Band 7) and other clinically related public-sector posts across the UK.

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Entry requirements

An honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) conferring the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership, or an MSc psychology conversion course at 2:1 level conferring GBC. Applicants are also applying for NHS employment and must be eligible for NHS employment; recruitment is joint between senior academic and NHS staff.

Intake: January 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

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