Program Overview
Overview
The Clinical Psychology PhD/MPhil/MD is a research-based program that allows students to explore clinically relevant topics in collaboration with academics, clinicians, and experts by experience. The program is conducted by the Institute of Population Health, which conducts internationally acclaimed research into many aspects of psychology and human behavior.
Introduction
The Institute of Population Health conducts research into evaluating the effectiveness of health services, the social origins of health and social inequalities in healthcare, and mental health and wellbeing, including the evaluation of a wide range of psychosocial interventions and therapies. Students studying for a postgraduate degree in clinical psychology are usually based within the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health (PCMH), which aims to enhance mental health and wellbeing support and primary healthcare provision.
Research Topics
The program's research areas include:
- Chronic conditions and polymorbidity
- Big data CIPHA and System-P
- Visual impairment in acquired brain injury
The program also welcomes enquiries from students interested in the following research areas:
- Global mental health
- Children and families
- Older adults
- Primary care and community mental health
- Suicide and self-harm
- Dementia and ageing
- Clinical psychology (including forensics, pain, dementia, and physical health)
How to Apply
To apply for the program, students should:
- Identify potential supervisors by exploring the staff lists for the Institute of Population Health.
- Prepare application documents, which may include:
- A research proposal
- University transcripts and degree certificates
- Passport details (for international applicants)
- English language certificates (for international applicants)
- A personal statement
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Contact details for two proposed supervisors
- Names and contact details of two referees
- Apply online and receive an email acknowledgment once the application is submitted.
Fees and Funding
The tuition fees for the program are:
- UK fees: Ł5,238 (full-time) or Ł2,619 (part-time) per year
- International fees: Ł32,200 (full-time) or Ł16,100 (part-time) per year The program also offers various funding opportunities, including:
- Postgraduate Doctoral Loan worth up to Ł30,301
- Funded research opportunities
- Financial support from UK research councils, charities, and trusts
- Scholarships and bursaries, such as the Duncan Norman Research Scholarship and the John Lennon Memorial Scholarship
Facilities and Resources
The Institute of Population Health is located in several buildings across the University campus and provides dedicated research facilities and meeting spaces for students.
Careers and Employability
The program provides career support and development opportunities, including:
- Access to the Prosper portal for postdoctoral research career development
- The PGR Development Hub for personal and professional development
- The Career Studio for tailored guidance and support Some research students may go on to an academic career in research and teaching, while others may pursue further training in applied psychology or careers in the NHS.
Meet Our PhD Researchers
The program's PhD researchers are shaping their future and the future of the world through their research and discoveries.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold:
- A UK 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject
- A master's degree in a relevant subject English language requirements:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 100 overall, with minimum scores of listening 21, writing 21, reading 21, and speaking 23
- Pearson PTE Academic: 69 overall, with no component below 61 Pre-sessional English courses are available for international applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language.