Psychology - Clinical Psychology

The Doctor of Psychological Science in Clinical Psychology is a taught programme that provides professional training in clinical psychology. The programmes objective is to produce competent and capable clinical psychologists for the health service by providing high quality training in the clinical, academic and research elements of clinical psychology.

Applicants must have the equivalent of an honours degree in psychology recognised by The Psychological Society of Ireland that confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of The Psychological Society of Ireland. The qualification must be at least upper second-class honours level. On an exceptional basis, candidates with a lower second-class honours level degree may be considered. Successful applicants are likely to have a combination of strong academic ability, relevant clinical or health related experience, and personal suitability for a career in clinical psychology. At least one year of practical and/or research experience relevant to clinical psychology is generally required. Successful applicants are expected to have a means of transport to enable them to participate in all elements of the programme, including undertaking supervised clinical placements in health settings. The Programme selects candidates on open competition principles. A joint selection process based on shortlist and interview operates between the University of Galway, the University of Limerick and University College Cork. Although a joint selection process is in operation, applicants must apply separately to each course for which they wish to be considered.