Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical Psychology)
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    Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical Psychology)

    National University of Ireland, Galway
    National University of Ireland, Galway
    Ireland
    Ireland, Galway
    University Rank:#274
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical Psychology)

    About

    Course Overview

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    The Doctor of Psychological Science in Clinical Psychology is a taught programme that provides professional training in clinical psychology. The programme is provided in partnership with clinical psychology services in the Health Services Executive and other agencies. The programme’s objective is to produce competent and capable clinical psychologists for the health service by providing high quality training in the clinical, academic and research elements of clinical psychology.

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    Applications and Selections

    Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

    Who Teaches this Course

    Requirements and Assessment

    Assessment is through coursework and the evaluation of clinical competence on placements. The coursework involves three essays, four Reports of Clinical Activity, Small Service-Related Research Projects, one Systematic Review, and one Large Scale Research Project/Thesis. Trainees must also complete and pass four supervised clinical placements. The thesis will be examined orally by external and internal examiners.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Candidates must hold a degree or PDip in psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) as granting eligibility for graduate membership of PSI. The qualification must be at least upper Second Class Honours level (barring exceptional circumstances). Qualifications deemed equivalent by the College of Arts may also be accepted.

    At least one year of practical and/or research experience relevant to clinical psychology is generally required. Successful applicants are expected to have a means of transport to enable them to participate in all elements of the programme, including undertaking supervised clinical placements in health settings.

    Career

    Career opportunities exist for professionally qualified clinical psychologists in a variety of health, forensic and social care settings. Opportunities may also be found in educational services and institutions. Most DPsychSc (Clinical) graduates take up employment in the HSE but a small number are also employed within agencies such as the Brothers of Charity Services and the Irish Prison Service.

    Fee Information

    Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical Psychology)

    National University of Ireland, Galway

    National University of Ireland, Galway

    Ireland

    Ireland, Galway

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