London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
33,450
(c. USD44,998.61)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The three-year, full-time Clinical Psychology Doctorate program is hosted by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). Students divide their time between three days of supervised clinical placements and two days focused on academic instruction, independent study, and research.
Objectives & Approach
This program aims to serve patients, caregivers, and society by developing clinical psychologists who:
- excel in evidence-based psychological evaluation and treatment
- conduct high-impact applied research
- emerge as future leaders in healthcare, academic research, and related fields
The curriculum emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model, integrating theoretical knowledge, research methodologies, and clinical application throughout all program components.
Our biopsychosocial approach examines the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors influencing mental health across all life stages. This perspective acknowledges psychological challenges as part of a continuum, emphasizing shared human experiences and our capacity for resilience and wellbeing.
While cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) serves as the primary treatment approach - reflecting IoPPN's research leadership - family and systemic therapies form the secondary therapeutic focus.
The program primarily operates within King's Health Partners, a collaboration between King's College London and three top-rated NHS Foundation Trusts: South London and Maudsley, King's College Hospital, and Guy's and St Thomas'. This partnership provides exceptional access to diverse clinical placements, aligning with NHS objectives to enhance community healthcare accessibility.
The IoPPN DClinPsy program actively promotes equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. Both the Institute and partner Trusts demonstrate strong expertise in cultural competence and inclusive practices across clinical, research, and educational domains.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
We are unable to consider: Applicants still completing their undergraduate or conversion degrees, Applicants without GBC status (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership) with the BPS, Applicants with a 2.2 or lower grade at undergraduate level, Applicants who do not meet the King’s College London Postgraduate English language requirements at Band B, Applicants without the equivalent of at least twelve months’ full time equivalent (FTE) relevant experience in a clinical or clinically relevant research capacity at the time of their application, Applicants for NHS Funded Places (Home Fees) also meet the following criteria: Home Fees Status: The right to work without restriction for the duration of the three-year training programme – applicants with visa restrictions (e.g. student visas) will not normally be eligible. Applicants who have started training on an NHS-funded training programme after the 1st April 2022 (please see here for further information) will not be eligible for a place on the Programme until 2 years after the award for the training is recommended by a qualifying examination board. Students can demonstrate their English Language Proficiency with the following tests and grades: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill; TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills.
Tuition
GBP
33,450