Clinical Psychology Sciences [PhD]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Clinical Psychology Sciences [PhD]
Doctoral · Medicine
About this programme
Overview Helping all countries to respond to mental health needs is a major international health workforce development priority. Inadequate access to mental health care leads to severe and long lasting economic, social, and quality of life harms that often start in adolescence and can persist across the lifespan. The best way to begin to address these needs is to train local people in their communities and to provide them with the ongoing supervision and development opportunities they need to become leaders in mental health innovation and delivery. This four year PhD programme will allow the development and skillsets to nuture future leaders globally. The foundation year includes an academic programme of study which addresses core topics in clinical psychology science, practice and applied research (120 credit points). Students also complete supervised practical skills training designed
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £33,210 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Entry requirements A degree in Psychology or related applied health science field (eg medicine, nursing, social work) at an honours grade of at least UK Second Class First Division (2.1) or its international equivalent. At least 2 years of post-graduate experience in clinical/applied settings (eg hospital, community clinics, third sector organisations) or in research related activity within university or other relevant settings (healthcare, education, third sector). Awareness of professional and ethical issues relevant to mental healthcare practice and research evidenced in the written application and clearly linked to previous practical experience gained in relevant settings. Letters of su
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Colt Foundation FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 9 April 2026; check official website for next cycle
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds