Overview

This Clinical Psychology programme offered by King's College London combines academic study, supervised practice, and original investigation to prepare future clinical psychologists for professional roles within healthcare services. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner model, the programme integrates theoretical knowledge, applied enquiry, and therapeutic expertise while promoting a biopsychosocial understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and human behaviour across the lifespan.

Key Facts

Based within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), trainees spend the majority of their week in supervised placements and gain experience across a wide range of specialist services. The programme benefits from strong partnerships with King's Health Partners, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital, and Guy's and St Thomas', providing extensive opportunities for professional development, research engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Clinical Psychology
Psychological Assessment
Psychological Intervention
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Systemic Practice
Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Biopsychosocial Models of Health
Neuropsychology
Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-09 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 29 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in Psychology, or 2.1 or above in a different subject area alongside a BPS accredited conversion course which grants GBC.

Candidates without the required minimum degree class must provide evidence of a qualification at Doctoral level, such as a PhD. Although a postgraduate qualification, i.e. an MSc, is not mandatory, applications are enhanced by evidence of postgraduate study.

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

Please note: If a qualification was achieved outside of the UK please write the final grade in its original form, i.e. 3.4 GPA, 85%, 1.6 Abitur etc. We will then be able to convert the grade to the UK equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38300 GBP / year

≈ 38300 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

eligible Home applicants receive an NHS-funded place

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

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English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Additional Details

Living costs

London

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