Clinical Psychology Doctor of (DClinPsy)
Newcastle University
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DClinPsych - Doctor of Clinical Psychology

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DClinPsych - Doctor of Clinical Psychology

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

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

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Anushka
05 Dec 24

The entire city of Newcastle is extremely student friendly and the university itself highlights the student experience deeply. I would have liked to have more autonomy over my..Read more

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.

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£29,800 per year

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Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc
The entire city of Newcastle is extremely student friendly and the university itself highlights the student experience deeply. I would have liked to have more autonomy over my...
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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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