University of Glasgow
Course code:
1000
Course length:
36 months (3 years) full-time or with APL for completion of an NES-funded MSc 31 months full-time (see our Entry Requirements page)
Phone:
You can email any enquiries after checking all 6 pages below, which cover most FAQs
Administration email:
[email protected]
Funding
Current trainees are funded via NHS Education for Scotland.
Trainees currently on the programme are employed as Trainee Clinical Psychologists in one of the four NHS Boards. In addition, educational costs for current trainees are paid by NHS Education for Scotland.
Self-funded trainees will not be considered.
The University of Glasgow is responsible for the provision of the programme and the award of the Doctorate. NES is responsible for commissioning training numbers, contracting with the University of Glasgow for the delivery of the programme, employment of the clinical practice education staff and contracting with NHS Boards for training numbers and training capacity. Presently Trainee Clinical Psychologists are employed by one of four NHS (Scotland) Boards: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland, NHS Lanarkshire, and NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The NHS Boards are responsible for all aspects of current trainees' employment and pay progression. They are responsible for providing clinical placements and clinical supervisors. In this context, current Trainees are responsible and accountable to the University of Glasgow as postgraduate students, and responsible and accountable to their employers as employees.
Last updated:
2nd September 2024