Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD)
University of Birmingham
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DClinPsych - Doctor of Clinical Psychology

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DClinPsych - Doctor of Clinical Psychology

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University of Birmingham

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Course overview Unlock your future with our exciting Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD), a pathway to professional qualification and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this prestigious course also grants you Chartered Psychologist status. You will be equipped to deliver psychology-based treatments, using a variety of models and tailoring interventions to meet diverse client needs. With expertise in ...Read more

Course overview Unlock your future with our exciting Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD), a pathway to professional qualification and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this prestigious course also grants you Chartered Psychologist status. You will be equipped to deliver psychology-based treatments, using a variety of models and tailoring interventions to meet diverse client needs. With expertise in cognitive-behavioural, systemic, psychodynamic, and behavioural approaches, our faculty ensures you develop a broad skillset. This course empowers you to become a well-rounded, adaptable, and impactful clinical psychologist. This course is accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Course highlights Our Clinical Psychology Doctorate thrives on the rich diversity of Birmingham and its surrounding areas, offering unmatched teaching, placements, and research opportunities. With a legacy of excellence since 1967, we are housed within one of the UK's most dynamic psychology departments, where a passionate and experienced team is dedicated to shaping the next generation of reflective scientist-practitioners. We promote flexibility and innovation in diverse service contexts, tackling real-world issues like health inequalities and privilege. Committed to inclusivity and leadership, our programme provides a safe, supportive space for you to develop, lead, and make a lasting impact.

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You must have at least a 2:1 degree or recognised equivalent at undergraduate level and you will need to provide a certificate or transcript showing your degree level at the time of applying, as such we are not able to accept applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree or conversion course. We welcome applicants with higher degrees which should ideally be in a clinically relevant area. We also require evidence of competence in research methods as evidenced by a score/rating of at least 60% on the undergraduate research dissertation – noted on the undergraduate transcript or a higher degree in research (e.g. MSc, MRes). You must have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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