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    BPS qualifications

    Explore the postgraduate qualifications we offer to enhance your career.

    BPS qualifications

    There are a number of different postgraduate options to train as a psychologist. We offer qualifications across a number of domains in psychology to support you in your chosen specialism.

    Through engaging in supervised practice with an experienced psychologist, you will be able to work within the field to enhance your skills, knowledge and confidence, whilst having the flexibility to balance your training around work and family commitments.

    Completion of one of our qualifications will provide you with eligibility to become a Chartered Psychologist, a title that reflects the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise. You will also be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, who are the regulatory body in the UK for Practitioner Psychologists.*

    If you would like further information, email the team or call us on 0116 252 9505.

    *The Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology is a specialised post-registration programme. Candidates will already be registered with the HCPC as a Clinical, Educational or Counselling Psychologist and be a Chartered Member.

    • Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology

      The Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) is designed to provide a standard of competence for practice as a Clinical Neuropsychologist that will help you to acquire the underpinning knowledge and demonstrate the essential skills required to work in this field.

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    • Qualification in Counselling Psychology

      The Qualification in Counselling Psychology (QCoP) is the independent route to training as a counselling psychologist, which is an alternative route to those undertaking a professional doctorate at university.

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    • Qualification in Educational Psychology (Scotland) (Stage 2)

      The Qualification in Educational Psychology (Scotland) is an independent route to completion of stage 2 training for those who are employed as educational psychologists (probationers).

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    • Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) - pre-June 2021 enrolments

      The Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) is the independent route to training as a forensic psychologist.

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    • Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) - post-July 2021 enrolments

      The BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) is a doctoral level qualification and the independent route to training as a forensic psychologist. Our restructured qualification has been designed by leading experts in the profession. It covers a broad range of knowledge and skills in forensic psychology, training you to become a confident and competent practitioner and researcher through a flexible and supportive framework.

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    • Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2)

      The Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2) is the independent route to completion of stage 2 training for those working in a heath-related setting.

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    • Qualification in Occupational Psychology (Stage 2)

      The Qualification in Occupational Psychology (QOP) (Stage 2) is the independent route to training as an occupational psychologist. It enables you to undertake your training while you are working in the field and acquiring valuable practical experience in a range of settings.

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    • Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2)

      The Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (QSEP) (Stage 2) is the independent route to training as a sport and exercise psychologist for those who are unable, or choose not, to undertake a professional doctorate at university.

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