IoPPN - King’s College London

Department of Psychology | School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | King’s College London

Course code:

1200

Course length:

3 years (full-time)

Phone:

You can email any enquiries after checking all information below plus the link to our website, which cover most FAQs

Administration email:

[email protected]

Social media:

@KingsDClinPsy

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Overview

Who can apply:

We do not accept applicants who have not yet graduated.
Applicants still completing their undergraduate degree or conversion course for GBC status will be rejected.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2:1 degree in Psychology, or different discipline where the candidate has achieved GBC.
We are unable to accept applications from those with a 2.2 or lower undergraduate degree grade.

Experience:

At least 12 months’ full-time equivalent (FTE) relevant experience in a clinical or clinically relevant research capacity at the time of application.
Experience gained during an undergraduate degree (placements or voluntary work) will not be sufficient on its own.

Please see our Entry Requirements page for more information.

Residence:

We require Home fees status for NHS-funded places: apply via Clearing House.

We accept international applicants with Overseas fees status for self-funded places: apply via https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/

Please see our Entry Requirements page for more information about fees status. 

Application:

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

Disability:

We do not participate in the Disability Confident scheme.

Please see our Selection Procedure page for details about positive action for protected characteristics.

Document requirements:

All applicants should check our website for the evidence you need to provide of your English language ability.

Please provide a document confirming your GBC status, plus:

  • Undergraduate degree TRANSCRIPT
  • Conversion course TRANSCRIPT (if completed)
  • Any other Masters degree TRANSCRIPT (if completed)
  • Any other Postgraduate degree TRANSCRIPT (if completed)
  • English test - ALL APPLICANTS check requirements of the course

Please note that the Programme admissions team are unable to provide individual careers advice or advice on further postgraduate study to potential applicants.

Before contacting the Programme, please view the information on the 6 pages of our Clearing House profile below, and check our Padlet page: KCL-DClinPsy information about applying. Many prospective applicant questions are answered on these resources. 

Please follow our Twitter account for general admissions advice and prospective applicant event adverts.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by:

  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) –  Level 1 (for all trainees) and Level 2 (for a subset of trainees)
  • Association of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT) – Foundation Level  (for all trainees) 

The Programme has also applied for Intermediate level accreditation for the Association of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT), which when gained will apply to a subset of trainees in each cohort.

The length of the Programme cannot be reduced through the accreditation of prior learning or experience. All trainees are required to complete the full Programme of training in order to qualify. Please note that the course is accredited for delivery on a face-to-face basis.

Whilst on the Programme, all trainees must adhere to the expected standards of  professional conduct, performance & ethics of all accrediting bodies – including full attendance at all teaching and placements.

Approach and theories

CBT is the main treatment modality taught on this programme, with family therapy/systemic practice as the second main approach. Please think carefully about whether these programme approaches are the best fit for you before applying.

Other research and clinical expertise includes:

  • Psychosis
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Digital mental health including virtual technologies and digital delivery
  • Early intervention in mental health
  • Neuropsychology & neuroimaging
  • Clinical health psychology
  • Longitudinal research including links with Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry department
  • Research relating to Culture, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in mental health, including LGBTQ+ mental health
  • Innovative clinical services e.g. using third wave cognitive behavioural methodologies and applying cutting edge research findings. 

Placement locations

The Programme is predominantly based within King's Health Partners, an Academic Health Sciences Centre comprising King's College London and three top-rated NHS Foundation Trusts: South London and Maudsley, King's College Hospital, and Guy's and St Thomas'. Placements will likely be within these Trusts, other South London NHS Trusts, or private, independent, and voluntary organisations.

Most placements are located in South London and are accessible via public transport. This location offers excellent opportunities to work with a diverse and rich variety of service users, carers, and clinical services designed to support the local communities.

Trainees are expected to commute to clinical placements and should be prepared for fully in-person placements. Health conditions and carer responsibilities are considered as much as possible when allocating placements. Please note that the Programme requires in-person attendance based on the needs of the service and clients, and remote working for clinical placements is not supported unless formal adjustments, such as those assessed by Occupational Health, are necessary.

Last updated:

7th October 2024