About the course
The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) is a three-year, full-time programme leading to a doctoral degree awarded by Royal Holloway, University of London.
On successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to apply for Chartered status as a Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and to register as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Eligibility and funding
We accept applications from candidates who have Home fee status and a pre-existing right to work in the UK. We do not accept applications from candidates with Overseas fee status.
There are no self-funded places on the course.
NHS-commissioned trainees are employed by North London NHS Foundation Trust and are paid on the prevailing NHS trainee Clinical Psychologist Band 6 salary, including the applicable High Cost Area supplement. University tuition fees are covered by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Further information about the trainee role, including employment arrangements and the responsibilities of a Trainee Clinical Psychologist, is available in the Trainee Clinical Psychologist Job Description and Person Specification.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) pathway
The course includes a CBT-focused pathway accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Trainees who successfully complete the pathway will, on completion of the DClinPsy, be eligible for BABCP practitioner accreditation. The pathway has specific requirements, including some additional elements alongside the main DClinPsy programme. Further information is available in the BABCP pathway requirements.
Applicants should be aware that, if offered a place on the course, they may be expected to undertake the BABCP-accredited pathway.
Foundation Training in Systemic Practice
The Foundation Training in Systemic Practice is embedded within the first year of the DClinPsy. All trainees complete the foundation-level systemic training, which involves attending systemic teaching and completing systemic assignments.
We have applied to the Association for Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (AFSP) to have the Foundation Training in Systemic Practice accredited.
Applications and further information
Applications to UK clinical psychology training courses are managed through the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology.
Applicants should use the Royal Holloway Clearing House pages as their main source of up-to-date information about applying to the course. These pages contain information about entry requirements, the selection process, funding, accreditation and training arrangements.
As application requirements and course arrangements may change, we strongly recommend that applicants check the Clearing House information carefully before applying.
If you have a question that is not answered on the Clearing House pages, you can contact the course admissions team at DClinAdmissions@rhul.ac.uk. Due to the volume of enquiries we receive, we are not able to provide individual advice or guidance about applications.
You can click below to find out more about how to apply for the clinical psychology doctorate.
