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    Clinical psychology degrees abroad

    Clinical psychology is the process of assessing and treating patients for a range of conditions that have an affect on mental health and well-being. Clinical psychology programs are often vocational degrees that explore the treatments and support you can give patients to help with specific conditions.

    Clinical psychology program structure

    Clinical psychology degrees are usually only available as postgraduate programs. Once you have a bachelor’s in psychology or a relevant major you can progress to a master’s or PhD focused on this area of health and medicine.

    However, in the UK, some universities have the option of studying the subject at bachelor’s level as part of a psychology degree or as a standalone degree.

    A doctorate or PhD program in clinical psychology may require you to create an extensive research paper and new contribution to the subject, extensive practical training and assessments, as well as exams.

    It’s likely that a clinical psychology program will entail work experience or a placement year to ensure that you have plenty of practical experience. The theoretical modules included within a clinical psychology program will vary depending on the university, but will revolve around topics such as:

    • Research
    • Cognition
    • Development
    • Individual differences
    • Neurophysiological disorders
    • Diagnosis
    • Conditions and treatments

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    Clinical psychology undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in clinical psychology

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      Psychology (Clinical Psychology) - BSc (Hons) London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Tuition fees per year
      13,780 GBP
      Start date
      September
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      Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology - BSc William Paterson University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      21,768 USD
      Start date
      January, September
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    Clinical psychology graduate programs

    Master's in clinical psychology

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      Clinical Psychology - MClinPsy University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      40,375 AUD
      Start date
      February, July, September
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      Human Services Psychology - Clinical Psychology (APA accredited) - MA University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      22,899 USD
      Start date
      August
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      Foundations of Clinical Psychology - MSc Bournemouth University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      14,500 GBP
      Start date
      September
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      Clinical Psychology: Women's Studies Specialization - MA Lakehead University, Canada

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Tuition fees per year
      22,406 CAD
      Start date
      September
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      Mental Health and Clinical Psychology - MSc London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Tuition fees per year
      13,780 GBP
      Start date
      September
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    Doctorate in clinical psychology

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      Human Services Psychology - Clinical Psychology (APA accredited) - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Tuition fees per year
      22,899 USD
      Start date
      August
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      Clinical Psychology - PhD Central Michigan University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Tuition fees per year
      15,300 USD
      Start date
      May, August
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      Clinical Psychology - PhD Duquesne University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Tuition fees per year
      23,112 USD
      Start date
      January, August
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      Clinical Psychology - PhD University of Nicosia, Cyprus

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Tuition fees per year
      4,500 EUR
      Start date
      September
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      Clinical Psychology - PhD Seattle Pacific University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Tuition fees per year
      44,604 USD
      Start date
      January, March, September
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    Future clinical psychology careers

    Clinical psychology is useful for graduates who want to enter social care or medical psychology roles such as:

    • Counseling psychologist
    • Mental health social worker
    • School counselor or psychologist
    • Rehab psychologist
    • Medical psychologist

    Graduates may also want to consider following an academic career path and focus on psychological research and teaching / lecturing.