Clinical Psychology Doctorate

The Doctorate is only open to applications from students in the third year of the BSc Psychology at the University of Hull and the University of York. As the Doctorate is funded by the NHS, to apply you must be from the UK or have the right to work in the UK under the EU settlement scheme (EUSS) without restriction.

All applicants must have successfully completed specialist clinical psychology modules in their third year of the BSc Psychology course and graduated with a 2:1 or 1^st class honours degree. In the Hull undergraduate programme, around 30 – 40 students are selected for the clinical modules running in the third year. Selection for these modules takes place towards the end of semester two in the second year of the undergraduate course.

Applicants are not required to have lengthy pre-training clinical experience. However, we do expect to see evidence of commitment to clinical psychology, such as voluntary work or other experience with vulnerable people.

Candidates whose first language is not English or have not studied for their psychology first degree in English must pass the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 7 with no element below 6.5.

The National Health Service (NHS) currently provides the funding for most of the places on clinical psychology courses. People accepted on these NHS funded places are currently employed by the NHS as Trainee Clinical Psychologists while they study. The starting salary is £33,706 pa, which is the bottom of Band 6 (November 2022 figures) on the Agenda for Change pay scale (please see the NHS Health Careers website for more information about NHS pay and benefits). Course fees are usually paid by the NHS.

The clinical psychology Doctorate intake was 26 students in 2022.

Selection for the postgraduate course takes place in the second semester of the third year of the undergraduate course. The selection process includes an interview with clinical psychologists, an interview with a person who has lived experience of psychological difficulties and receiving help, and references from academic staff and from relevant work settings.

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust acts as the employer (Hosting Trust) for trainees on the Hull Clinical Psychology course. Successful candidates will need to complete a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and health check before beginning the programme, details will be provided to successful applicants. Trainees are required to have vaccinations and occupational health assessments as required by the employer.

The University of Hull is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities and aims to provide a work, learning, research and teaching environment free from discrimination and unfair treatment. We are very positive about this commitment. The course adheres to the codes and policies on Equality and Diversity of the University of Hull . Please also read the HCPC’s publication ‘Health, disability and becoming a health and care professional'. We work hard to support all students with disabilities. The earlier we know about disabilities the sooner we can put into place any necessary support. If you have a disability please contact the Faculty of Health Science student hub (FHS-studenthub@hull.ac.uk or telephone 01482 463342) and ask to speak to a disability liaison officer. We aim to train a workforce which reflects the diversity of the clients that may seek help from clinical psychologists in the NHS.