Training to become a Chartered Psychologist Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) GBC is gained by completing a Society accredited undergraduate degree or conversion course.
Clinical psychology
Counselling psychology
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
OR Society’s Qualification in Counselling Psychology
Educational psychology
For England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Doctorate in Educational Psychology
Forensic psychology
MSc in Forensic Psychology
& For Scotland: MSc in Educational Psychology
& Society’s Qualification in Educational Psychology (Scotland) (Stage 2)
Society’s Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2)
OR Doctorate in Forensic Psychology
Health psychology
MSc in Health Psychology
& Society’s Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2)
OR Doctorate in Health Psychology
Occupational psychology
MSc in Occupational Psychology
& Society’s Qualification in Occupational Psychology (Stage 2)
Sport & Exercise psychology
MSc in Sport & Exercise Psychology & Society’s Qualification in Sport & Exercise Psychology (Stage 2)
Teaching & Research
Appropriate postgraduate qualification and competency based teaching route
OR PhD in psychology or appropriate postgraduate qualification and equivalent research experience
In order to work as a Practitioner Psychologist in the UK, you would need to have completed a programme that is approved by the Health Professions Council (HPC). The HPC may approve programmes other than those accredited by the Society; these would enable you to practise but would not provide a route to Chartered Membership. Contact the HPC for more information www.hpc-org.uk
Please see www.bps.org.uk/careers for lists of accredited courses and more information on the Society’s qualifications