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Old Jun 09, 2008, 11:45 AM
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> Clinical Psychologist

> How do I become one?

> You would need to complete a Society accredited undergraduate degree or conversion course that gives eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR). You would then go on to a three-year, full time, professional training course leading to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. The training comprises academic and practical experience. You can find lists of Society accredited undergraduate, conversion and postgraduate courses under the Accredited Psychology Courses section of the website.

> The NHS funds the Doctorate programme. Applicants that are successful in gaining a place on the programme are employed by the NHS as trainee Clinical Psychologists. If you are a non-EU applicant it is very difficult to gain a place on a Clinical training course as the NHS are unlikely to employ someone who needs a work permit to work in the UK.

http://www.bps.org.uk/careers/areas/clinical.cfm

If the courses are part of the three year full time professional training course leading to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology then they would be doctoral level courses, yes.