University of Plymouth

Completion of UG degree and GBC are required at time of application.

We do not consider applicants who have not yet graduated.

You must, at the time of application, have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Plus evidence of a minimum of:

A relevant 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent) is required in Psychology or related subject area

OR

2:1 or 1st in another degree, plus a conversion course (Diploma or Masters) at Merit or Distinction

OR

2:2 Undergraduate degree plus either:

• a Merit or Distinction on a relevant postgraduate degree (Eg MSc) 
• or a UK trained Clinical Associate in Psychology / Clinical Applied Associate in Psychology (CAP or CAAP) Masters (if pass / fail graded – Pass required, if fail / pass / merit / distinction graded – Merit or Distinction required) 
• or PhD completion. 

It is the candidates responsibility to demonstrate equivalence if degrees are achieved outside the UK.

A minimum of 12 months clinical experience is required
at time of application
gained after achieving eligibility for GBC (i.e. post-graduation)

Please see the Entry Requirements section for a link to our preferred experience

Home fee status required for NHS-funded places:
please complete the question about your residence in your Application.

We may accept self-funded applications from international applicants:
Please see the Entry Requirements section for details.

We do not have any additional tests as part of short-listing

Whilst we welcome applications from people with disabilities, we do not apply the Disability Confident Scheme