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Clinical Psychology Doctor of (DClinPsy)

Clinical Psychology Doctor of (DClinPsy)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

36 months

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

DClinPsych - Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Subject areas

Clinical Psychology

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Our course integrates research and clinical practice. It will prepare you for practice as a professional clinical psychologist.

Overview

The clinical psychology programme at Newcastle is one of the longest established in the UK. It has celebrated over 50 years in practice. It is part of the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University.

The course works with our NHS colleagues in the local psychology services. We also work with Health Education North East which is part of Health Education England.

We commit to an evidence-based and empirically grounded ethos.

The programme integrates research and clinical practice. You'll prepare for practice as professional clinical psychologists. On completion of the course, you'll be eligible to apply for:

  • registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • Chartered Clinical status with the British Psychological Society (BPS)

What you'll learn

You'll develop many advanced skills, including:

  • an in-depth knowledge base in research findings
  • key skills in collaboration, reflection and leadership
  • proving the links between theory and practice
  • competence in the current evidence-based and widely practiced aspects of clinical psychology
  • critical appreciation of relevant empirical literature and clinical theory
  • contributions to research for clinical practice

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Fees are paid by the NHS

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,800

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in psychology. 2:2 honours degrees will be considered if you have evidence of subsequent academic achievement equivalent to a good 2.1. This could include a PhD or an MSc at the level of merit or distinction. Your qualification must confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS). You need to be eligible for the GBC by the time you apply. You can check whether your qualification confers on the BPS site. You application needs to include any academic publications and research experience, such as an MSc, PhD or other relevant research or service evaluation work. If you are undertaking an MSc or PhD, you must complete your studies before taking up a place on this programme.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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