Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

​​We start a little differently from an undergraduate course. When you arrive in October you spend your first few weeks thinking about human lives in the round. About the individuals you will work with and the challenges they face. We always want to see the people we work with as, first and foremost, human beings rather than simply diagnoses walking through the door.

​​You will each be allocated a Manager from the staff team who will hold in mind your journey through training and the different components of the course, including your placements, research and academic assignments. ​

This programme is funded by the Department of Health and trainees are employed by an NHS Trust. As an NHS employer, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are required to undertake specific pre-employment checks before they can offer employment. These checks include Occupational Health screening, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as employment references. You will be contacted by the Trust directly with a request to provide employment referees. The outcomes of all pre-employment checks must be satisfactory to the Trust. Once all places have been accepted, we will contact the HR Department at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust which will undertake the required pre-employment checks.

​​Our first year is mainly focuses on adult mental health and the many contexts and presentations which come under that heading. We combine teaching with a first (9 months) placement. We also introduce your research. You can find out more about our programme of study here.

There is no essential pre-course reading. We recommend taking a break over the summer and come to the course feeling refreshed.

Before you arrive, you may wish to look at some of the following accounts to get a feel for the department and course:

• CCCU Salomons Psych Twitter
• Our blog
• Applied Psychology Facebook