Foundations of Clinical Psychology

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.

If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.

For this programme, you will require:

• A first degree in Psychology or a related field such as Sociology, Medicine, Public Health with a minimum classification of upper second (2.1) or equivalent,
• Passing an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and Health Check, In the case of overseas applicants an equivalent to the DBS check or disclosure/ statement of truth.
• Evidence of commitment to the programme ethos

Also desirable is experience working in services and research in an area related to Clinical Psychology, such as:
▪ Mental Health
▪ Public Health
▪ Social Services
▪ Neuroscience/Biomedical

Months of entry

October

Course content

This course introduces students to the field of Clinical Psychology and the competencies required within the scientist-practitioner model of Clinical Psychology. These competencies will be developed through taught modules, an extended research project, and clinical placements.

The programme provides a balance of academic, research and clinical experiences throughout which reflects relevant and up to date psychological knowledge and skills and ensures that contemporary psychological practice and research is promoted. Trainees are expected to become critical consumers of and to contribute to research, and the emerging knowledge base. Students will have opportunities to participate in on-going research programmes within the University of Cambridge Departments of Psychology, Psychiatry and other departments.

Fees and funding

We accept both funded and self-funded students. An offer of a place to undertake postgraduate training with us and being offered funding are independent processes. You can learn more about the different funding opportunities from across the collegiate University using the University’s Postgraduate Funding Search.