The course includes three components: content modules research methods modules and a research thesis. Content and methods modules are all 20 credit modules and the research thesis is worth 60 credits. Students achieving 120 credits on the taught modules but not completing a research thesis may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma.

The content modules are designed to provide an in-depth look at theory evidence and practice in clinical psychology.

The course lasts one full calendar year if taken full-time and is also available part-time. During Semester 1 and Semester 2 you will combine taught modules with work on your research project. During the summer period all your time is devoted to completing and writing up the research project.

A variety of teaching approaches are used including lectures case presentations small-group sessions and seminars and individual or group supervision. Assessment will include coursework and examinations and the research thesis.

About the School of Psychology
The School of Psychology at Bangor brings together a large group of outstanding scientists with international research reputations in clinical psychology neuropsychology and clinical and cognitive neuroscience. A number of staff also hold appointments as consultant psychologists or medical consultants with the NHS and contribute to clinical practice as well as to the training of clinical psychologists medical students and NHS staff. The School runs its own clinical psychology training programme leading to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Key research strengths within the clinical psychology domain include dementia neuropsychology and rehabilitation learning disability developmental disorders addictions and cognitive-behavioural approaches. Close links with other departments and with NHS services produce tremendous opportunities for collaborative clinical psychology research. The School supports the practical implementation of research findings to improve patient care with close links to groups such as the Dementia Services Development Centre Wales.

The School has an extensive library of psychological tests and measures. Participant recruitment is facilitated through the availability of research panels for neurological patients and people with dementia as well as student and community participation panels supported by a full-time patient co-ordinator. The School has a range of specialist laboratories and researchers and uses a wide range of the latest techniques for understanding brain-behaviour relationships including functional brain mapping with event related potentials (ERP) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

We have a vibrant diverse postgraduate community with students on our MSc programmes drawn from a range of backgrounds and nationalities. We’re known for our friendly and informal atmosphere which combined with excellent facilities helps to ensure that studying here is a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

Academic staff
The course is organised and taught by staff within the School of Psychology.

Course director:

Dr Judith Roberts

You can view staff contact details here.

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Clinical and Health Psychology Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.