Doctor of Clinical Psychology

University College Cork

The Doctor of Clinical Psychology is a full-time, three year postgraduate professional course in clinical psychology, designed to train psychologists to be eligible for appointment as Clinical Psychologists in the health services. The clinical psychology programme at University College Cork is the newest in Ireland. Whilst embracing the core training standards for the profession evident across all programmes, the Cork programme is growing a unique identity as outlined in Course Details.The programme is delivered in partnership between the University and Health Services Executive (HSE) and other organisations. Trainees spend about 45% of their time at UCC, studying, and carrying out supervised research and about 55% on clinical placements. Each student is offered a specified purpose contract of employment for 3 years as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist with the HSE or other organisations.Most placements will be located in the Cork / Kerry region. However, they may be located anywhere in Ireland. Trainees must be available to travel to placements beyond Cork city. Application to the programme is considered acceptance by candidates that they are prepared to travel as such.As well as completing placements and study in Adult Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Autism, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and Elective areas, trainees also receive support for Personal and Professional Development, and an advanced training in clinical research leading to a research thesis.