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Clinical Psychology (Research)

  • ClinPsyD
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
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  • Postgraduate
Edgbaston Campus
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

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.

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.

  • Train at one of the major centres for clinical psychology in the UK

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) - conferring Chartered status with the BPS and eligibility to apply for HCPC accreditation.

  • Long and distinguished history - producing over 500 qualified Clinical Psychologists since 1967

  • Large and Diverse City - train within the large and diverse city of Birmingham, giving you will access to a broad range of clinical placements and research opportunities

  • Experts by Experience- Involvement from experts by experience in all the different aspects relevant to our teaching and research

Assessment method

The programme is examined by continuous assessment, with students completing a series of assignments and projects over the 3 years.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Edgbaston Campus

Study options

  • ClinPsyD • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

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Entry requirements

Minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree with sufficient psychological content to give Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)

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. For guidance on the kinds of experience considered to be relevant when applying for the Clinical Psychology Doctorate, please visit the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology’s website.

A research proposal and names of proposed research supervisors are not required as research projects are developed during the first year of training in collaboration with staff and local clinicians.

UK applicants apply to the programme via the Clearing House in Leeds.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

At present UK trainees are hosted by a local NHS Trust and paid a salary. University fees are paid by the NHS. This model may change in the future but candidates should not be deterred from applying and should check the Clearing House for updates at: https://www.clearing-house.org.uk/

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