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Doctor of Psychological Science in Clinical Psychology University of Galway University of Galway, Ireland

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EUR 12861

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EUR 35

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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55%

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Program Overview

The Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical Psychology)1 is a professional doctorate programme that provides professional training in clinical psychology in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Psychological Society of Ireland. The programme involves full-time study for three calendar years and is provided in partnership with psychology services in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and other agencies such as Tusla - Child and Family Agency. The HSE provides most of the clinical practice placements for the programme and oversees the supervision and professional development of the trainees while on these placements through a Principal Psychologist line manager working collaboratively with the DPsychSc programme Team. Each student is offered a contract of employment for 3 years as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist with the HSE. 

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Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must hold a NQAI Level 8 honours degree or equivalent to a minimum standard of Second Class Honours, Grade 2 or equivalent in an appropriate discipline is required.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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