Clinical Psychology

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Clinical psychologists assess and treat individuals with a range of physical and mental health issues. Take your first step towards becoming a chartered clinical psychologist with our BPS accredited course. Our career-focused curriculum will provide you with the knowledge needed to tackle real-world challenges, including dementia, addiction and mental illness.

Our course is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and has a strong practical focus that will build your professional skills alongside your studies, helping you stand out to future employers.

Working in our modern labs, you’ll learn to gather evidence and test theories. We’ll teach you how to design studies, analyse data, and interview people to gain a deeper psychological understanding of their experiences.

You will develop your ethical understanding and cultural competence, both as a scientist and as a citizen. You will learn how to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills and develop the capacity to make a positive contribution to society.

The University is also home to the Association for Dementia Studies (ADS). Established in 2009, the ADS has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in research and education in person-centred dementia care.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2225 Clinical psychologists
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000