The Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology is a ‘top-up’ designed for qualified Forensic Psychologists who would like to undertake an applied research project in an area related to the field of forensic psychology. Course Content The Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology is only available to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Forensic Psychologists. It is designed specifically to develop a qualified individual’s area of specialism post-registration. HCPC Registration allows applicants to have 360 credits at Level 8 which is recognised as prior learning. Completion of a 36,000 word research thesis provides the 180 credits required to confer the title of Doctor. Forensic Psychology practice is highly professional, complex and challenging work. The Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology aims to support the profession through the process of reflective, ethical research practice which makes a substantial contribution to the development of new knowledge, practice techniques, ideas or approaches. The research will be of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication.