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The University of Edinburgh: Clinical and Health Psychology

Institution The University of Edinburgh View institution profile
Department School of Health in Social Science
Web http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying
Study type Research

Summary

The PhD and MSc by Research in Clinical Psychology offer the chance to work with, and be supervised by, a range of clinical academics across many areas of psychology.

Candidates should note that these programmes do not lead to Chartered Clinical Psychologist status.

Our research involves national and international collaborations, with many projects involving NHS partnerships.

Our research interests include:

  • mindfulness and third wave approaches

  • eating behaviours and disorders

  • psychosis and complex mental health

  • risk and resilience in children and adolescents

  • psychological treatments

  • violent behaviour and sexual offending

For more detailed information about potential PhD supervisors, their research interests and publications, please visit our website.

We have an active research group in the area of applied developmental psychology and psychological therapies research for severe mental health issues. A large number of the clinical psychology team and our students are part of the Centre for Applied Developmental Psychology, specialising in research that aims to promote the wellbeing of young people and aid recovery in those with mental health problems.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

MSc (Res)

University of Edinburgh 

 


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