Doctorate in Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

About

Research overview

Become a skilled, clinical psychologist, who'll be eligible to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), allowing you to work effectively within the NHS and equivalent organisations.

This training programme is run in collaboration with the University of Lincoln and in partnership with the clinical psychology services of three local NHS Trusts in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire.

This course does not accept international or EU applications.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Qualification	DClinPsy
Degree	1 or 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a degree in psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS. Candidates with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) may be considered if they EITHER have a postgraduate degree at masters level or higher OR meet specific contextual admissions indicators.
Additional information	Due to NHS funding arrangements, the programme is not in a position to offer places to non-Home applicants without a work permit. Any offer of a place on the programme is contingent on satisfactory health and criminal records checks. Candidates whose first language is not English, and who have not previously studied in Higher Education in English, will be required to have a recognised English language qualification achieved no more than two years prior to admission: A British Council IELTS overall minimum score of 7.5 with no element below 7.0, achieved no more than two years prior to admission. Pearson Test of English Academic 79 (minimum 76). CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with High Distinction". As part of the selection process you will be invited to complete a written screening exercise and attend an interview.

Qualification

DClinPsy

Degree

1 or 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a degree in psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Chartership with the BPS.

Candidates with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) may be considered if they EITHER have a postgraduate degree at masters level or higher OR meet specific contextual admissions indicators.

Additional information

Due to NHS funding arrangements, the programme is not in a position to offer places to non-Home applicants without a work permit.

Any offer of a place on the programme is contingent on satisfactory health and criminal records checks.

Candidates whose first language is not English, and who have not previously studied in Higher Education in English, will be required to have a recognised English language qualification achieved no more than two years prior to admission:

A British Council IELTS overall minimum score of 7.5 with no element below 7.0, achieved no more than two years prior to admission.
Pearson Test of English Academic 79 (minimum 76).
CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with High Distinction".

As part of the selection process you will be invited to complete a written screening exercise and attend an interview.

Qualification

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Due to NHS funding arrangements, the programme is not in a position to offer places to non-Home applicants without a work permit.

Any offer of a place on the programme is contingent on satisfactory health and criminal records checks.

A British Council IELTS overall minimum score of 7.5 with no element below 7.0, achieved no more than two years prior to admission.
Pearson Test of English Academic 79 (minimum 76).
CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with High Distinction".

As part of the selection process you will be invited to complete a written screening exercise and attend an interview.

Career

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Most of our graduates take up clinical psychologist roles within the NHS, though some have gone on to work in psychology in other sectors.

90% of postgraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £39,564.*

*HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on data from graduates who completed a full-time postgraduate degree with home fee status and are working full-time within the UK.

BPS and HCPC

Our Clinical Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers eligibility to apply for BPS chartered membership.

The course is also regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and confers eligibility for HCPC registration.