The Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc is aimed at students who have had little exposure to clinical psychology in their first degree and for intercalating MBBS students. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for careers in the clinical psychology sectors.

The course provides you with a sound basis to apply for an assistant psychologist post. It will also provide the necessary academic and research skills for you to apply for further training, if you have the relevant work experience. This might include vocational training eg doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, training as a Forensic Psychologist or Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programmes.

You also benefit from this course if you are a Psychology graduate who is keen to pursue a research career in the clinical aspects of psychology, including clinically-oriented PhDs.

As a student on this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of:

• theories, research methods, history, culture of clinical psychology
• assessing and synthesising information and formulating arguments
• professional contexts in which clinical psychologists work
• ethical issues and legislation
• conditions, aetiology, maintaining factors, interventions and therapies associated with clinical psychology
• the link between stress, health and illness

A 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in psychology or a related subject. We are looking for students who have:

• performed consistently well throughout their degree
• evidence of research excellence