2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

The University of Hertfordshire is looking for candidates who can demonstrate academic excellence and the ability to apply psychological knowledge in clinical settings. 

Please note the following information regarding university regulations on the completion of previous courses before enrolling for the DClinPsy. Once enrolled at UH the completion of previous courses can only be done with special permission from the University.

Self-funded applications can go through either the Clearing House or the University. The deadline for Clearing House has now passed but the UH deadline for 2020 applications and submitted references is 31st January 2020.

At the time of applying, minimum entry requirements are as follows:

• Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS at the time of applying. Candidates who are unsure about the status of their degree should check with the BPS that they qualify for GBC.
• A 2:1 honors degree (or equivalent). Applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered if they can demonstrate this is unrepresentative of their academic potential, and have demonstrated further academic capability, such as strong performance in a relevant, academically-oriented higher degree. Extenuating circumstances impacting on degree results will also be considered.
• If applicants have undertaken a PGDip conversion course, then they need to have included psychology modules on their undergraduate degree and achieved a mark equivalent to or above a 2:1 or 60% on that degree.  If applicants have undertaken a master's conversion course, then they need to have achieved above 60%.
• Two years' full-time equivalent clinical and/or research experience will be required (usually obtained after graduation) in a field relevant to Clinical Psychology. The exact nature of the experience may vary, but candidates need to demonstrate that their work experiences have allowed them to develop a clear understanding of the roles and abilities required of Clinical Psychologists and that they have the potential to meet these demands. Candidates should be able to demonstrate some experience in applying psychological theory in a clinical setting, realism about the scope of psychological interventions, and an appreciation of the role of the Clinical Psychologist in the NHS.
• Candidates must have a commitment to working in the NHS, ideally within the local regions of Essex, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire. It is important that those who accept places on the course are prepared to travel to placements, which are sited across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex.
• Candidates for NHS places must be acceptable to the National Health Service in an employed status and must be eligible for home (UK/EU) tuition fees status.
• Suitable clinical and academic references provided via the Clearing House forms.
• Candidates are expected to show understanding of professional issues for Clinical Psychologists in the UK, and to demonstrate personal qualities and interpersonal skills suitable to the role.
• A high level of proficiency in communication in English is essential.
• Car driver (unless the candidate has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents them from driving) by the time of the interview and access to a car by the start of the course.

There is no Accreditation for Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L) concessions, exemptions, or advanced progression to training prior to entry nor whilst on the course.

Offers of places will be conditional upon satisfactory Occupational Health clearance and criminal records checks and any other checks deemed necessary. We take the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children very seriously.

Successful completion of the training results ineligibility to apply for registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and for accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS).