Clinical Psychology Experience
Hello!
I’m a psychology student going into my third year at uni and would like to do a DClinPsy. I have seen lots of mixed opinions toward the amount of experience you generally need to get accepted onto a course. I am pretty confident that I will finish my degree with atleast a 2:1 and potentially a first, and so far my experience within psychology is:
- A month and a half of international mental health advising and advocacy in Fiji
- 7 Months of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in primary schools, working with children that live with special needs.
- Research assistant on an undergraduate dissertation project
I am also considering a masters in either cognitive neuroscience (I am very interested in cog neuro and I believe it’ll help me to specialise later on to focus on clinical neuropsychology) or a masters in clinical psychology before applying for the doctorate. However I am not entirely sure if I’m set on doing a masters just yet.
I am very much aware that I probably need quite a bit more experience, but I’m not exactly sure how much or what exactly counts. I’ve seen mixed opinions on whether or not SEN teaching counts, and I was just hoping to get some clearer insights. I’d also like to know how exactly I can go about securing actual clinical experience - I’ve been searching for weeks but there seems to be nothing.
Thank you!
I’m a psychology student going into my third year at uni and would like to do a DClinPsy. I have seen lots of mixed opinions toward the amount of experience you generally need to get accepted onto a course. I am pretty confident that I will finish my degree with atleast a 2:1 and potentially a first, and so far my experience within psychology is:
- A month and a half of international mental health advising and advocacy in Fiji
- 7 Months of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in primary schools, working with children that live with special needs.
- Research assistant on an undergraduate dissertation project
I am also considering a masters in either cognitive neuroscience (I am very interested in cog neuro and I believe it’ll help me to specialise later on to focus on clinical neuropsychology) or a masters in clinical psychology before applying for the doctorate. However I am not entirely sure if I’m set on doing a masters just yet.
I am very much aware that I probably need quite a bit more experience, but I’m not exactly sure how much or what exactly counts. I’ve seen mixed opinions on whether or not SEN teaching counts, and I was just hoping to get some clearer insights. I’d also like to know how exactly I can go about securing actual clinical experience - I’ve been searching for weeks but there seems to be nothing.
Thank you!
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Hi, get some experience in the NHS. Above all else they fund the DClin training so courses want to see commitment to the values and constitution (to see return on their investment essentially). It will also allow you to see if CP is for you besides you’ll be spending ALOT of time there in training make sure you like that environment first. I’d also say cognitive neuroscience is a better masters shows you’re scientifically minded and I’ve heard clinical masters don’t give you an edge anyway. Do What you’re passionate about and it will shine through!
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by bxileyyyHello!
I’m a psychology student going into my third year at uni and would like to do a DClinPsy. I have seen lots of mixed opinions toward the amount of experience you generally need to get accepted onto a course. I am pretty confident that I will finish my degree with atleast a 2:1 and potentially a first, and so far my experience within psychology is:
- A month and a half of international mental health advising and advocacy in Fiji
- 7 Months of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in primary schools, working with children that live with special needs.
- Research assistant on an undergraduate dissertation project
I am also considering a masters in either cognitive neuroscience (I am very interested in cog neuro and I believe it’ll help me to specialise later on to focus on clinical neuropsychology) or a masters in clinical psychology before applying for the doctorate. However I am not entirely sure if I’m set on doing a masters just yet.
I am very much aware that I probably need quite a bit more experience, but I’m not exactly sure how much or what exactly counts. I’ve seen mixed opinions on whether or not SEN teaching counts, and I was just hoping to get some clearer insights. I’d also like to know how exactly I can go about securing actual clinical experience - I’ve been searching for weeks but there seems to be nothing.
Thank you!
I’m a psychology student going into my third year at uni and would like to do a DClinPsy. I have seen lots of mixed opinions toward the amount of experience you generally need to get accepted onto a course. I am pretty confident that I will finish my degree with atleast a 2:1 and potentially a first, and so far my experience within psychology is:
- A month and a half of international mental health advising and advocacy in Fiji
- 7 Months of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in primary schools, working with children that live with special needs.
- Research assistant on an undergraduate dissertation project
I am also considering a masters in either cognitive neuroscience (I am very interested in cog neuro and I believe it’ll help me to specialise later on to focus on clinical neuropsychology) or a masters in clinical psychology before applying for the doctorate. However I am not entirely sure if I’m set on doing a masters just yet.
I am very much aware that I probably need quite a bit more experience, but I’m not exactly sure how much or what exactly counts. I’ve seen mixed opinions on whether or not SEN teaching counts, and I was just hoping to get some clearer insights. I’d also like to know how exactly I can go about securing actual clinical experience - I’ve been searching for weeks but there seems to be nothing.
Thank you!
Every little thing you do helps, although it's true that something more clinical psychology based would be seen much more favourably by universities. Landing a job or volunteering at a psychiatric ward within the NHS would be perfect. Your university should also be somewhat helpful in landing some sort of work experience - ask your careers service for any leads, and even your personal tutor or lecturers!
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