Clinical Psychology

Overview

Studying the MSc Clinical Psychology at University of Plymouth , you will acquire an advanced understanding of clinical practice and research with a hands-on approach to learning, with the training of key clinical skills embedded in all elements of this course.

This includes the acquisition of competencies and understanding of group and family work, the cognitive behavior approach, and interventions to encourage behavior change. Working alongside doctoral trainees, extensive access to service users will provide you with a secure foundation for clinical practice, or preparation for doctoral training in clinical psychology.

Key features

• Learn through experience: activities that teach key clinical skills are embedded throughout the programme, allowing you to put your new knowledge directly into practice.

• Obtain accreditation for clinical skills and competencies, with the option to study part-time alongside clinical practice.

• Extensive access to service users provide a competitive advantage for the acquisition of real-world skills and experience.

• Gain insights on further training by working alongside trainees and tutors on our clinical doctoral training programme (DClinPsy).

Careers with this subject:

The programme is designed to provide the clinical training, experience, and skills that place graduates at a competitive advantage in the career pathways to professional clinical practice. Providing insight and instruction of NHS service delivery and clinical practice, graduates are provided with a secure foundation for clinical practice and research, and privileged preparation and perspective on further training opportunities. This has meant that many of our graduates successfully progress onto doctoral training in clinical psychology, or secure clinical roles in the NHS or third-sector organisations.