Clinical Psychology DClinPsy
This Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is collaboratively funded through NHS Education for Scotland and the University of Glasgow. You will be employed by a local NHS (Scotland) Health Board for the duration of the programme.
- Academic contact: dclinpsy-selection@glasgow.ac.uk
- Teaching start: September
- Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus
- DClinPsy: 36 months full-time
Why this programme
- In common with most clinical psychology programmes, the cognitive behavioural approach to psychotherapy is dominant but there is also a substantial teaching input based upon other psychotherapeutic approaches.
- The programme covers a wide geographical area, including Ayrshire and Arran, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Highland and Lanarkshire, and is varied in terms of rural, urban and inner city populations.
- Psychologists in departments throughout this area are closely involved in the programme, including placement provision, teaching, research supervision and coordination of teaching modules.
Main Campus Location
The main location of this programme is at the School of Health & Wellbeing, on the Gilmorehill Campus in the heart of Glasgow's West End.
Programme structure
The programme follows a modularised structure, which integrates academic teaching, clinical practice education and research training. This process underpins the commitment of the programme team to maximising the synergy between the clinical, academic and research components of training and reflects explicitly our commitment to an integrative educational process.
The programme consists of 16 compulsory courses.
Year 1
- Data Management and Analysis
- Foundation Clinical Practice I
- DClinPsy:Foundation Clinical Practice II
- Foundations Of Clinical Psychology
- Foundation Knowledge, Understanding And Skills
Year 2
- Children/Young People and Families, Theory and Practice
- Learning Disability Theory And Practice
- Research Design And Statistics
- Research Practice I
Year 3
- Advanced Clinical Practice I
- Advanced Clinical Practice II
- Advanced Professional Practice II
- Psychology And The Law
- Research Practice II
Accreditation of Prior Learning
From 2017, trainees who have already completed the NES-funded MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People at Edinburgh University or the MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care at the Universities of Dundee and Stirling will be eligible to complete their doctorate in a shortened timeframe in accordance with the University of Glasgow Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) regulations and procedures. This will result in completion of training five months early in recognition of the skills and knowledge already acquired and demonstrated via completion of the eligible MSc courses.
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours
to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw
or alter a programme. More information: Student contract.
Career prospects
Clinical psychologists have a demanding role working with a wide range of clients, in a variety of health and social care settings, to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological wellbeing.
This programme produces fit-for-purpose NHS practitioners.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees for 2027-28
DClinPsy
Trainees are funded through Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS), which pays University fees, trainee salaries, and travel expenses related to teaching. Salaries will commence at the first point of Agenda for Change Band 6, regardless of previous experience. Self-funded trainees will not be considered.
Fee status
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from candidates who have achieved a 2:1 or above in Psychology and have British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
If the applicant's first degree is not from a BPS accredited psychology degree programme then the applicant must have been subsequently awarded a qualification that confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. That qualification must have been awarded a 2:1 degree or equivalent (an average of 60% or higher):
- on a Masters level conversion
- or a higher diploma conversion in psychology, at 2.1 equivalent level or above, with 240 credit equivalent (120 ECTS), where the overall number of research credits is at least 80 (40 ECTS)
All applicants must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or demonstrate clearly that they will receive this prior to commencing training, on completion of a particular qualification, therefore we do not accept applications from final year undergraduates.
NHS Education Scotland (NES) funds the following psychological training:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Edinburgh/NHS Scotland and University of Glasgow/NHS Scotland)
- MSc Psychological Therapies in Primary Care (Universities of Dundee & Stirling/NHS Scotland)
- MSc Applied Psychology for Children and Young People (University of Edinburgh/NHS Scotland)
- Stage 2 Health Psychology Training (NHS Scotland)
- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training (Human Development Scotland/NHS Scotland)
- NES funded certificates and diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Family Based Treatment (FBT), and Family Therapy (FT)
Where a candidate has previously received, or is currently in receipt of funding for any of the above programmes, that candidate will normally not be eligible to receive funding for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology until a minimum of 18 months after the award for the previous training is recommended by a qualifying examination board or by chair’s action after the qualifying exam board (or achieved by other recognised route). Where a candidate has enrolled in, but not completed one of the identified programmes, funding would not be available for a period of 24 months after the exit date from the programme.
English language requirements
For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office using our enquiry form
For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
Accepted English Language Tests
We accept a wide range of English language tests for entry to this programme. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date, and requirements must be met using a single test.
IELTS Academic/IELTS Academic for UKVI/ IELTS Academic online
- 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 6.5
- IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
- We do not accept General Training
TOEFL iBT (including MyBest and Home Edition)
Test taken up to 20 January 2026
- 96 overall with no subtest less than Reading 23, Listening 23, Speaking 23 and Writing 24
Tests taken from 21 January 2026
- 98 overall with no subtest less than Writing and Listening at 5 and Reading and Speaking at 4.5
PTE Academic (test centre only)
- 70 overall with no subtest less than Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75 and Writing 68
- We do not accept the online PTE Academic
Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency
- 185 overall with no subtest less than 176
Oxford ELLT
- 8 overall with Reading and Listening no less than 7 and Writing and Speaking no less than 8
LanguageCert Academic/Academic SELT/ Academic Online
- 75 overall with any two subtests no less than 75 and any two subtests no less than 70
Password Skills Plus
- 7.0 overall with no subtest less than 6.5
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II
- 105 overall with no subtest less than 105
Kaplan Test of English
- Any two subtests at 510 or higher, and any two subtests at 480 or higher
PSI Skills for English
- C1 Pass
Duolingo English Test
- 130 overall with Writing at 130 and no subtest less than 120
Oxford Test of English Advanced
- 146 overall with no subtest less than 136
Alternatives to English Language test
Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have studied for a minimum of their final year at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within 6 years of programme start.
TNE degree from UK university taught at a campus outside of the UK
- students must be awarded the degree by the UK university and must have completed the degree within 6 years of programme start.
Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study and remain valid for 2 years following date of successful completion.
Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS);
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University;
- flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.
For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mlc/eas/pre-sessionalcourses/
We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:
- Heriot Watt
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Middlesex University
- Manchester University
- Reading University
- Edinburgh University
- St Andrews University
- UCL
- Durham
International students
We are proud of our diverse University community that includes students and staff from more than 140 different countries.
How to apply
All applications are processed by the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology.
All information on how to apply and the selection procedure can be found on the Clearing House website.
- Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2737
- Email: chpccp@leeds.ac.uk
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