DPsychSc (Clinical Psychology)

Official program name

DPsychSc (Clinical Psychology)

Degree title

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Professional doctorate (PsyD, DPsych, etc.); title shown as the institution gives it)

Subject

Clinical Psychology (standalone degree)

Campus

Galway campus, Galway, Ireland

Teaching language

English

Delivery mode

On-campus

Study intensity

Full-time

Duration

3 years

Tuition

Tuition not published. This does not mean the program is free.

Admission requirements

• Honours psychology degree recognised by PSI conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership, at least upper second-class honours (lower second may be considered exceptionally)
• Generally at least one year of relevant practical and/or research experience
• IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.5 Writing, 6.0 other bands) for non-first-language English speakers
• Trainees are HSE-sponsored employees and must be eligible for EU fees

Prerequisites

Not published

Application deadlines

Current intake not confirmed.

Scholarships and funding

Not confirmed

Research or thesis

Not published

Supervised placements

Not confirmed

In-person attendance

Not confirmed. Do not assume this program can be completed entirely remotely unless the institution says so.

Professional recognition

• Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI): Accredited as a postgraduate professional training course in clinical psychology (page wording); CORU approval stated as expected within the next couple of years (programme; Ireland; checked 2026-10-31)

Professional eligibility not confirmed. Check the regulator for your jurisdiction. Accreditation and eligibility do not transfer automatically between countries or US states.

Sources and review

• Official program link
• University of Galway: Clinical Psychology (DPsychSc) (checked )

Last reviewed 2026-10-31. Details are as stated on the cited official pages. Confirm with the institution before applying.