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When I started BU, I knew I wanted to become a Clin Psych. I knew it was competitive, so this motivated me to take every opportunity that presented itself. I was a student rep in first year, second year, third year (and in my MSc and first year of DClinPsy). In my second year I did a voluntary research assistant role with one of the lecturers, and at the end of that year I secured a grant to do a mental health volunteering trip in Sri Lanka. In my final year I was elected as VP Welfare of the Students Union which gave me some unique experience and opportunities. I worked in a nursing home throughout the summer and Christmas holidays. I finished with a high 2:1. Looking back I should have asked the lecturers for individual meetings requesting advice on how to hit a first. 1st class is important for applications.
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Whilst VP Welfare, I did more mental health volunteering, anything that is clinically related is good. E.g. Samaritans or Mind. I applied for an AP role at the end of this year, interviewed but was turned down, fortunately I had secured a place on a MSc (going to a different Uni for MSc means you grow more, in my opinion).
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The MSc was very helpful, I did not do a placement year at UG. I lived at home to help financially. It honed my research skills, I published my dissertation, I got a distinction in all but two pieces of work. The increased research skills, published article, and distinction were all very important for getting onto the DClinPsy.
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I secured a Senior Assistant Psych role after the MSc, and worked on the side as a healthcare assistant. I applied to the DClinPsy and was offered two interviews.
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I worked hard for the first interview, but was not offered a place. I put 110% into my preparation for the next interview and secured the place on the RHUL DClinPsy - it's a fantastic Uni.
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Wolverhampton MSc psychology mental health and well-being (online)132