MPhil/PhD Clinical Psychology in Liverpool United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

The Clinical Psychology program enrolls postgraduate students for both MPhil and PhD degrees, offering full-time and part-time options. Currently, up to 24 students pursue advanced research degrees simultaneously. The Institute of Psychology, Health and Society leads globally recognized studies across diverse psychological and behavioral domains, including perception, language acquisition, pain management, addiction, eating behaviors, and criminal conduct.

Our longstanding collaboration with NHS services includes a distinctive psychology program for Liverpool's cancer patients, developed jointly with the University. This positions us ideally to cultivate students' clinical research skills across mental and physical healthcare environments. Students pursue research degrees in Clinical Psychology at various career stages for different purposes.

Our research cohort comprises psychology graduates, qualified psychology professionals, graduates from other disciplines, and practitioners in related fields. This multidisciplinary approach makes it challenging to predict typical career trajectories for our graduates.

Career outcomes vary: some graduates enter academic research and teaching, others pursue specialized psychology training (e.g., Forensic or Clinical) for NHS careers, while working professionals often complete part-time research degrees for career advancement. For BPS-registered students, research degrees may contribute toward Chartered Psychologist certification.

The Institute spearheads groundbreaking studies in healthcare efficacy, social determinants of health, mental wellness, and psychosocial interventions. Our interdisciplinary team includes academic GPs, public health experts, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and social scientists.

We collaborate globally with universities, healthcare providers, government agencies, law enforcement, and civil society organizations. Our research spans continents - from respiratory illnesses in Central America to maternal mental health in the Middle East and epilepsy awareness in Asia.

Our work addresses diverse behavioral aspects: novel psychological therapies, substance abuse and weight management, occupational rehabilitation, food policy innovation, and counterterrorism strategies. All projects maintain rigorous research standards while prioritizing real-world applications.

Beyond our extensive postgraduate research initiatives, we actively participate in undergraduate education within the Health and Life Sciences Faculty and deliver clinical services through local NHS Trusts.