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Schedule C (Clinical Psychology) The DClinPsy degree may be awarded to candidates registered under this schedule. DClinPsy 3 years (FT only) Entry Qualifications In addition to the entry requirements set out in the Research Degrees – generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 4 refers) individuals seeking to register as a candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology within this Schedule will satisfy all the following requirements: i. Hold a good honours degree in Psychology which is recognised as conferring the Graduate Basis for Registration by the British Psychological Society ii. Hold at least an upper second class honours degree in Psychology, or if a lower award, a relevant higher degree iii. Be acceptable to the NHS as a trainee Clinical Psychologist in an employed status iv. Show evidence of practical or research experience of at least one year duration in a field relevant to Clinical Psychology Candidates who do not submit within the maximum time period must apply for a formal extension (section 5.10 and Research Degrees – Generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 10.2 refers) Candidates may only study on a full-time basis. Exceptionally parts of the programme of study may be undertaken in part-time mode. The maximum time period from enrolment to submission under this schedule is set out below. Schedule C comprises of the following assessments: Registration
During second semester of the second year
Final submission
Within 48 months of enrolment
Progress Assessment and Outcomes A candidate will be assessed annually on their progress. Within this schedule the Progression Board for the DClinPsy Programme will constitute the assessment panel referred to in the generic regulations (Section 7.2. of the Research Programme Information Document refers to the composition of this Board.) Criteria for Progression Progression from year one to year two, and from year two to year three, will be dependent on the standard of the candidate’s performance in all set components (academic, clinical and research) of the programme of study. The following are required set components comprising the award of DClinPsy:
