University of Glasgow

Who can apply

We do not accept applications from:

• Applicants currently enrolled on either the MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care (Universities of Stirling and Dundee) or the MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People (University of Edinburgh) are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants in receipt of NES funding for the Enhanced Psychological Practice (EPP) programme (i.e. for at least 18 months from date of enrolment on EPP programme) This means, if you are currently enrolled or accept a place on the EPP programme in 2023 you would not be eligible to apply to other NES funded training programmes for at least 18 months (e.g. Sept/Oct/Nov 2023 or 2024 application window for Doctoral training places depending on date of enrolment on EPP)

We do not consider applications from final year undergraduate.

We do not accept self-funding applicants

Academic

We welcome applications from candidates who have achieved a 2:1 or above in Psychology and have British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

If the applicant's first degree is not from a BPS accredited psychology degree programme then an applicant must have been subsequently awarded a qualification that confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. That qualification must have been awarded a 2:1 degree or equivalent (an average of 60% or higher) on a Masters level conversion.

All applicants must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or demonstrate clearly that they will receive this prior to commencing training, on completion of a particular qualification. 
 

Clinical

We expect eligible candidates to have worked either under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist or been supervised in a relevant context in which Clinical Psychologists work (e.g. NHS, Academic or Third sector organisation or research setting).  The Programme has no minimum duration for this experience, although would expect candidates to have become familiar with the systems, approaches and challenges of working alongside service users and to communicate an understanding of the needs and difficulties of service users and their support networks in relation to mental health or disabilities.

References / Statements of suitability

Your application must include at least two statements of suitability, one of which must be from your current/most recent line manager. The other should be an academic statement of suitability.  

Where the employment statement does not cover the last three years of employment, candidates will be asked to supply additional contacts

Documents required

• A document confirming your GBC status.
• And an academic transcript for your undergraduate degree.
• And if your undergraduate degree was not in psychology, an academic transcript for your conversion course.
• If the transcript for your GBC course (undergrad or conversion) does not give a final overall percentage grade, please provide a letter from the course giving this grade.

Advice for your application 

When selecting candidates for our Programme we are interested in how candidates reflect on, and portray, their experiences, knowledge and strengths. We pay attention to candidates' reflections on their experiences in relation to:

1. Evidence of academic strength
2. Evidence of strength in research
3. Exposure to experience in relevant settings
4. Approach to professional issues
5. Values and ethics

We especially look for evidence that candidates have reflected on their educational and occupational experiences as a means of gaining insight into clinical psychology generally, the roles of clinical psychologists in the NHS, the competences underpinning clinical psychology and the demands of training in clinical psychology.

Experience working within an occupational setting with populations experiencing mental health problems or disabilities is an advantage. This may be in the form of practical clinical experience or clinically orientated research experience. In addition, while experience working with Clinical Psychologists is an important advantage, more broadly we look for evidence that candidates are able to relate their relevant experience to training in clinical psychology and the profession more generally. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek information about the profession of clinical psychology in order to identify the characteristics and knowledge they possess that will make them an excellent candidate for Doctoral training.

• Applicants will demonstrate that they have the necessary values that align with the Profession and the NHS in Scotland.
• Applicants will demonstrate that they have relevant experience working with client groups relevant to the practice of Clinical Psychology.
• Applicants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and some experience in, the use of psychological models in informing change oriented and recovery work.
• Applicants will be able to demonstrate what they have learned from their experience in terms of the applications of psychological models and theories to the work, and in terms of being able to reflect on their own personal/professional development.
• Applicants should demonstrate a good understanding of the role of clinical psychologists in the current NHS context.

In addition to the above candidates are expected to submit a good quality application, that will be assessed by two clinical psychologists, who will be looking for your psychological mindedness and your value base. In order to demonstrate this, you should ensure that you answer the questions in the Personal Statements section.

International applicants

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction and will be ask to provide appropriate evidence as required.

International applicants whose first language is not English, are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English via the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) prior to appointment. A score of 8.0 or higher must be achieved, with no element of the test falling below 7.5. Please ensure you provide your IELTS certificate as requested in your application.

We do not offer self-funded places