Research course

Forensic Clinical Psychology Doctorate

Institution
University of Birmingham · School of Psychology
Qualifications
ForenClinPsyD

Entry requirements

  • A good honours degree (typically a 2:1 or above) in psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society. A Masters degree or other relevant academic qualifications would also support an application.
  • At least 12 months relevant experience of working in a clinical and/or forensic setting which has involved working with applied psychologists.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This is the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide people who complete the course eligibility to practise in two different branches of applied psychology, in this case Forensic and Clinical Psychology.

Successful completion of the course will lead to a dual qualification conferring eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist.

The course is run in collaboration with St Andrew’s Healthcare and trainees on the course are sponsored by a range of other partners including Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Cambian Group and Partnerships in Care.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • ForenClinPsyD
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

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