DClinPsy
Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree
| Stands for | Doctorate in Clinical Psychology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
DClinPsy stands for Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a degree abbreviation.
Three-year professional doctorate that is the standard route to qualifying as a clinical psychologist in the UK. Trainees are employed and salaried by the National Health Service while completing clinical placements, teaching and a research thesis.
Example: She was offered a place on the DClinPsy course after two years as an assistant psychologist.
Usage notes
Some universities write ClinPsyD. Graduates register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to use the protected title "clinical psychologist". Competition is intense, and applicants typically spend years in assistant psychologist or research roles before gaining a place.
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