Course overview
Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist.
Earn a prestigious dual qualification, endorsed by both the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Whether you’re drawn to forensic environments, clinical settings, or a dynamic combination of both, this program equips you with the expertise and credentials to excel. The course welcomes applications from people underrepresented in the profession.
Successful completion of the course will grant you eligibility to become Chartered Forensic and Clinical Psychologists within the BPS and to apply for registration with the HCPC as Forensic and Clinical Psychologists.
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The course is a 4 year full-time (5 days per week, 52 weeks per year) taught doctorate. All years follow roughly the same structure with one day per week teaching, 3 days per week placement and 1 day per week study. The course covers the entire Clinical and Forensic curriculum and competencies, allowing graduates to register as both Clinical and Forensic Psychologists with the HCPC and BPS.