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Department of Psychology, Clinical Doctorate (DClinPsy)
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The Royal Holloway Course leads to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology awarded by the University of London, as well as elibigility to apply for chartered status as a Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and registration with the Health Professions Council. |
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We currently have between 22 and 28 places in each year. This number allows us to get to know trainees well and allows a cohesiveness to develop among the whole group. |
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The Course is a fully integrated part of the Department of Psychology, which has an international reputation for teaching and research. Being part of the Department of Psychology means that the Course is well connected to developments in the mainstream of basic and applied Psychology. |
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Along with the other two north London courses ( University College, London and University of East London), we draw our clinical placements from the entire north London area, meaning that trainees are placed in a very wide range of placements, including cutting edge, specialist services. |
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All trainees are NHS employees and paid on the prevailing NHS trainee (Band 6) scales plus full Inner London weighting. University fees are covered by NHS London. |
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We promote the acquisition of skills and knowledge relating to all of the major models (cognitive-behavioural, systemic, psychodynamic and humanistic), with particular strengths in cognitive-behavioural and systemic approaches, which reflects staff interests and expertise. |
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We place value on the critical application of psychological evidence and theory to clinical problems. However, trainees are encouraged to take a broad view of what constitutes evidence and to learn to apply evidence constructively and creatively, in a way that is sensitive to the clinical context. The Course’s approach to trainees’ development also encompasses the view that trainees learn by doing and by reflecting on what they have done. |
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A key feature of the Course is encouraging the development of research capability through engendering trainees with the confidence, enthusiasm and capability to do research. |
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In the recent Major Review of Health Care Programmes, the Course received the highest possible ratings, being commended for the quality of its learning and teaching and its resources. |