Course Details
Course Name
MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Newcastle
Course Subject
- Medicine & Health
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7410
Outside EU: 22110
Universities
Newcastle University
Description
This course will introduce you to clinical psychology. You'll learn through expert-led clinical, health and forensic psychology, cultural and historical perspectives on mental health issues, and research apprenticeships.
Our Research
Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in UK top 10 for overall quality of research.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Our Research
Over 50% of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience research classed as world leading.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
The Foundations in Clinical Psychology MSc is aimed at students who have had little exposure to clinical psychology in their first degree and for intercalating MBBS students. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for careers in the clinical psychology sectors.
The course provides you with a sound basis to apply for an assistant psychologist post. It will also provide the necessary academic and research skills for you to apply for further training, if you have the relevant work experience. This might include vocational training eg doctoral training in Clinical Psychology, training as a Forensic Psychologist or Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programmes.
You also benefit from this course if you are a Psychology graduate who is keen to pursue a research career in the clinical aspects of psychology, including clinically-oriented PhDs.
As a student on this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of:
theories, research methods, history, culture of clinical psychology
assessing and synthesising information and formulating arguments
professional contexts in which clinical psychologists work
ethical issues and legislation
conditions, aetiology, maintaining factors, interventions and therapies associated with clinical psychology
the link between stress, health and illness
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