PsychD Practitioner Doctorate in Clinical Psychology  PsychD Practitioner Doctorate in Clinical Psychology University of Surrey ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1566371663University-of-Surrey-1.jpg

The PsychD Practitioner Doctorate programme is a three-year full-time programme which leads to eligibility for registration with the Health Professions Council and for Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Clinical psychologists aim to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological wellbeing. This means working with individuals, couples and families presenting with mild to severe and enduring difficulties. This can be within the community mental or physical health contexts. They work with people throughout the life-span and with those with learning disabilities. The Practitioner Doctorate aims to provide high-calibre professional clinical psychology training based on a coherent synthesis of psychological theory, research and practice. The programme integrates three elements: Academic A comprehensive review of the major academic areas of clinical psychology ? Research The development of theoretical and research skills, generating novel research, development and evaluation of all aspects of clinical practice ? Clinical High-quality training in clinical skills