Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

DClinPsy trainees sat on the grass outside Health Innovation One

The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is a fully funded programme of full or part time study while employed as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist within the NHS, leading to registration with the HCPC.

Circle mentoring

We’re inviting expressions of interest from aspiring clinical psychologists (mentees) and professionals or community members (mentors) from Black, Asian, and other racially minoritised backgrounds to join our circle mentoring pilot.

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A view of the outside of the SafePod. The SafePod is located in the new extension on the Library A floor.

Could the Library SafePod help you with your research?

Located in the Library’s new extension, the SafePod, provides a pleasant environment where researchers can access sensitive datasets.
four people standing looking out over Morecambe bay beach

The Golden Thread by Tayibah Ahmed

This poem was written by DClin Psy trainee Tayibah Ahmed. It is based upon her experiences of working in Morecambe alongside members of the local community to gain insight into barriers to medical access and to learn how to support people with mental health difficulties more effectively.
Training and consolidation of clinical practice in relation to adults with intellectual disabilities

Lancaster DClinPsy selections processes highlighted as good practice in BPS guidance

Public participation in all aspects of programme activity is a core value for the Lancaster DClinPsy Programme. Our approach to involvement in selections has been highlighted as an example of good practice in the recently updated British Psychological Society guidance on training and consolidation of clinical practice in relation to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Training session

Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools and Colleges team funding extended to July 2022

The Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools and Colleges team offers training and support to staff from all primary and secondary schools and colleges in Lancashire on a range of topics relating to children's mental health. The team is based at Lancaster University within the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme, and has been funded by Lancashire County Council since 2014.
Artwork for Julie

Graduation congratulations and celebrations

The programme would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all of our trainees who graduated at Lancaster this week. We were also delighted to see so many people at our post-graduation celebration and unveiling of the artwork created in memory of Dr Julie Davies. We were delighted to host Julie's family who collected her doctorate during the graduation ceremony and shared some moving words with us all.
Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology book cover

Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology book published

We are excited to share news of the publication of a new book - Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology: Developing a Professional Identity through Training and Beyond, edited by Will Curvis, clinical tutor on the DClinPsy at Lancaster. The book features contributions from a range of current trainees and recent alumni of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at Lancaster University, with a foreword by Richard Slinger.

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Contacting the programme

If you have any queries about the programme or our admissions process, please get in touch using the details below - we'll be delighted to help.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Health Innovation One
Lancaster University
Bailrigg, Lancaster
United Kingdom
LA1 4YG

+44 (0)1524 592691

dclinpsyadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk