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This specialized program is designed for psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists, and allied health professionals worldwide, including those based in the UK, aiming to advance their clinical and research expertise in child and adolescent mental health. Our curriculum is delivered by prominent experts in the field, providing thorough coverage with a robust emphasis on both research and clinical practice. Key advantages include: Instruction from top clinicians and researchers in child mental health. Access to cutting-edge research opportunities. Collaboration with diverse specialist clinicians during clinical placements. Earning a globally recognized qualification. Required supervised clinical training. Advanced online clinical learning modules to complement hands-on experience. Elective coursework available in Eating Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Youth Addiction Studies.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Bachelor's degree with at least 2:1 honours in psychology/medicine/nursing/social work/education from a UK university or the overseas equivalent plus one year full time postgraduate experience working with children or adolescents with mental health problems. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, if you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also has substantial clinical experience.
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill. TOEFL iBT: 92 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills.