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Clinical Psychology DClinPsy

This Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is collaboratively funded through NHS Education for Scotland and the University of Glasgow. You will be employed by a local NHS (Scotland) Health Board for the duration of the programme.

• Academic contact: Lynsay Coulter / Carol Lang:  [email protected]
• Teaching start: September
• Glasgow: Gartnavel Hospital and Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus
• DClinPsy: 36 months full-time

Why this programme

• In common with most clinical psychology programmes, the cognitive behavioural approach to psychotherapy is dominant but there is also a substantial teaching input based upon other psychotherapeutic approaches.
• The programme covers a wide geographical area, including Ayrshire and Arran, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Highland and Lanarkshire, and is varied in terms of rural, urban and inner city populations.
• Psychologists in departments throughout this area are closely involved in the programme, including placement provision, teaching, research supervision and coordination of teaching modules.

Main Campus Location

The main location of this programme is at  Gartnavel Hospital  in the West of Glasgow, not far from the bustling West End and  Gilmorehill Campus . Easy to get to by bus and car.

Programme structure

The programme follows a modularised structure, which integrates academic teaching, clinical practice education and research training. This process underpins the commitment of the programme team to maximising the synergy between the clinical, academic and research components of training and reflects explicitly our commitment to an integrative educational process.

The programme consists of 16 compulsory courses.

• DCLINPSY:FOUNDATION CLINICAL PRACTICE II
• FOUNDATION CLINICAL PRACTICE I
• FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND SKILLS
• FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
• DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS
• ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE I
• ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE II
• CHILD, ADOLESCENT, FAMILY THEORY PRACTICE
• DCLINPSY: ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I
• SERVICE EVALUATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
• LEARNING DISABILITY THEORY AND PRACTICE
• RESEARCH PRACTICE I
• STATISTICS & RESEARCH DESIGN (PGT)
• ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II
• PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW
• RESEARCH PRACTICE II

Accreditation of Prior Learning

From 2017, trainees who have already completed the NES-funded MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People at Edinburgh University or the MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care at the Universities of Dundee and Stirling will be eligible to complete their doctorate in a shortened timeframe in accordance with the University of Glasgow Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) regulations and procedures. This will result in completion of training five months early in recognition of the skills and knowledge already acquired and demonstrated via completion of the eligible MSc courses. 

Programme alteration or discontinuation The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract .

Career prospects

Clinical psychologists have a demanding role working with a wide range of clients, in a variety of health and social care settings, to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological wellbeing.

This programme produces fit-for-purpose NHS practitioners.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees for 2024-25

Trainees are funded through NHS Education for Scotland (NES), which pays University fees, trainee salaries, and travel expenses related to teaching. Salaries will commence at the first point of Agenda for Change Band 6, regardless of previous experience. Self-funded trainees will not be considered.

Entry requirements

You must have the British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartering (GBC) and provide proof of this. This usually takes the form of a single or joint 2.1 or above Honours degree in Psychology; however, candidates who have gained GBC by other means will be considered.  

From 2018, eligibility to be considered for a selection interview requires a minimum grade of 2.1 honours (or equivalent) in the degree that conveys GBC. This allows candidates who have a first degree below the 2.1 honours standard in a non-psychology subject to apply for training provided that they have gone on to demonstrate the necessary academic standard via a BPS-approved Psychology conversion course.

Additional practical clinical or research experience of working with children or adults with mental health problems or learning disabilities is an advantage.

We do not consider applications from final-year undergraduates.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test
• IELTS One Skill Retake accepted.

Common equivalent English language qualifications

Toefl (ibt, mybest or athome).

• 79; with Reading 13; Listening 12; Speaking 18; Writing 21
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements , this includes TOEFL mybest.

Pearsons PTE Academic

• 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

Oxford English Test

• Oxford ELLT 7
• R&L: OIDI level no less than 6 with Reading: 21-24 Listening: 15-17
• W&S: OIDI level no less than 6.

Trinity College Tests

• Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have complete their degree in that majority-English speaking country  and within the last 6 years
• students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country  and within the last 6 years

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

Pre-sessional courses

The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• School of Modern Languages and Cultures: English for Academic Study
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office using our  enquiry form

International students

We are proud of our diverse University community which attracts students and staff from over 140 different countries.

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How to apply

All applications are processed by the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology.

All information on how to apply and the selection procedure can be found on the Clearing House website .

• Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2737
• Email:   [email protected]

More information about this programme

• FAQs about Aligned Training Pathways
• DClinPsy Handbook 2023-4
• DClinPsy Handbook Appendices 2023-24

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Clinical Psychology

Entry requirements.

You must have the British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartering (GBC) and provide proof of this. This usually takes the form of a single or joint 2.1 or above Honours degree in Psychology; however, candidates who have gained GBC by other means will be considered.

From 2018, eligibility to be considered for a selection interview requires a minimum grade of 2.1 honours (or equivalent) in the degree that conveys GBC. This allows candidates who have a first degree below the 2.1 honours standard in a non-psychology subject to apply for training provided that they have gone on to demonstrate the necessary academic standard via a BPS-approved Psychology conversion course.

Additional practical clinical or research experience of working with children or adults with mental health problems or learning disabilities is an advantage.

We do not consider applications from final-year undergraduates.

Months of entry

Course content.

This Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is collaboratively funded through NHS Education for Scotland and the University of Glasgow. You will be employed by a local NHS (Scotland) Health Board for the duration of the programme.

• In common with most clinical psychology programmes, the cognitive behavioural approach to psychotherapy is dominant but there is also a substantial teaching input based upon other psychotherapeutic approaches.
• The programme covers a wide geographical area, including Ayrshire and Arran, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Highland and Lanarkshire, and is varied in terms of rural, urban and inner city populations.
• Psychologists in departments throughout this area are closely involved in the programme, including placement provision, teaching, research supervision and coordination of teaching modules.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

• Campus-based learning is available for this qualification

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MPhil, PhD, DEdPsy Psychology

Research opportunities.

You can study an MPhil over one year, a DEdPsy over two years or a PhD over three years.

MPhil & PhD Psychology

You can study either an MPhil or a PhD in Psychology within any of our research areas:

• Health Psychology & Behavioural Medicine

As part of your MPhil or PhD, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RDP) for which you'll have to complete a range of personal, professional and career development activities.

These activities aim to develop the transferable skills you'll use throughout your career and also within a particular researcher development framework.

Our DEdPsy degree is specific to Educational Psychology.

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.

Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees .

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We provide a vibrant, friendly environment for outstanding psychology research and teaching with internationally recognised researchers. Our research has a direct impact on the industry, culture and environment in Scotland and beyond.

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The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.

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How to become a clinical psychologist

Clinical Psychology is studied at postgraduate level. You'll need an undergraduate honours degree in Psychology to access training to become a clinical psychologist.

What is a clinical psychologist?

Clinical psychologists use psychological methods and research to offer evidence-based help. Their goal is to support people to make positive changes to their lives.

With highly developed research skills, clinical psychologists carry out research and evaluation to inform their decisions. They provide training and supervision while also promoting reflection on evidence-based practice. Their training allows them to directly or indirectly support other clinicians to deliver psychological therapies.

Starting your career as clinical psychologist

Choosing subjects at school.

To become a clinical psychologist, you need a good standard of education. Useful subjects include:

• Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
• Human Biology

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You may find it helpful to get some healthcare experience by doing a work placement or volunteering. You’ll get training, increase your knowledge, and learn new skills. This could help you when applying to university, college or a new job with NHSScotland. 

Education and training pathway

Clinical psychology is studied at postgraduate level, this means that you will need an undergraduate honours degree in psychology to gain access to clinical psychology training.

Widening access

Widening participation supports adult learners who want to go to university. If you’re an adult with few or no qualifications, you could get into higher education through the  Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) . Many universities also provide access programmes to help you get the degree entry qualifications you need.

Accessing clinical psychology training

Your psychology degree will need to be accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).

You are likely to need at least a 2:1 Honours degree from a BPS-accredited psychological degree programme to meet the entry requirements for clinical psychology training. If you already have an undergraduate degree in a different subject, you can undertake a conversion course in psychology to gain the GBC.

In Scotland, you can study for a doctorate in clinical psychology. These programmes must be approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and usually take 3 years to complete. The universities that offer this course are:

• University of Edinburgh (DClinPsychol)
• University of Glasgow (DClinPsy)

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Get to know the role

As a clinical psychologist, your aim is to reduce the distress and improve the psychological wellbeing of your clients. You will work with clients with a variety of mental and physical health conditions, including:

• adjustment difficulties
• interpersonal and relationship difficulties
• addictive behaviours
• eating disorders
• neurological disorders, including dementia or stroke
• learning disabilities
• offending behaviour

What you'll do

Tasks include:

• completing clinical assessments to help develop an understanding of the patients’ problems and how they came about
• using psychological models and evidence-based intervention to process these assessments and help address the problems
• assessing patients and their families through interviews, observations, and psychometric tests
• planning a programme of treatment, including therapy, in partnership with the client
• developing and evaluating service provision for clients
• providing training and consultation to other professions, encouraging a psychological approach to their work
• counselling and supporting carers

You’ll need these skills:

• active listening
• relationship-building

Who you'll work with

You’ll work with a range of people, including:

• allied health professionals
• mental health professionals

You’ll also work with a variety of clients to reduce psychological distress and promote psychological well-being. This includes:

• young people and families
• people with learning disabilities
• adults of working age
• older adults
• organisations

Where you'll work

You could work in:

• community health centres
• social services
• psychiatric units
• rehabilitation units

Learning and development

Once qualified and registered with the HCPC, you can use the title ‘practitioner psychologist’. You will then be eligible to apply to become a chartered member (CPsychol) of the BPS .

Continuing professional development

As a clinical psychologist, you would be expected to undertake continuing professional development (CPD). This is in order to keep your knowledge and skills up to date. You must undertake an average of 40 hours of CPD per calendar year, over a 3-year period. Your CPD should be varied and balanced. It can include:

• post-qualification training courses
• received professional supervision
• personal psychological counselling for professional purposes
• systematic reflection on practice

You must also do this to maintain your registration with the HCPC .

Career progression

Gaining qualifications will help your career prospects. As your career progresses, you could move into a more senior roles such as principal clinical psychologist or clinical management. You could oversee your own team, planning for future development or balancing budgets.

You could apply to train as a neuropsychologist by completing the BPS Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) .

More experienced clinical psychologists may decide to move into clinical academic research. You might be called upon to write legal reports and act as an expert witness.

You can also move into teaching, lecturing or research with further experience or completing a PhD.

Professional bodies

British psychological society (bps).

The BPS is the professional body for psychologists in the UK. They offer 3 levels of membership:

• Student membership is open to everyone studying on a BPS accredited undergraduate degree or conversion course.
• Graduate membership of the society is the starting point to your career as a psychologist. It is a prerequisite for many accredited post-graduate and doctoral programmes.
• Chartered membership reflects the highest level of psychological knowledge and expertise.

Find out more on the BPS website .

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

The HCPC is an independent, UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards for health, psychological and, in England, social work professionals. It maintains a public register of qualified professionals and works to improve industry standards and education.

Find out more on the HCPC website .

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The standard qualification for a career in clinical psychology, a Clinical Psychology programme from The University of Edinburgh makes you eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and chartered status with the British Psychological Society.

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You'll be trained to an advanced level in the use of psychological interventions across a variety of settings, and gain competencies in the application of a range of therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy, and other approaches.

In addition to compulsory competencies in psychological therapies and clinical case management, you will also achieve advanced competencies in consultation and supervision, service development and governance and applied psychology research and evaluation.

The Clinical Psychology programme from The University of Edinburgh is constantly updated to ensure it reflects current practice, and you’ll be taught by lecturers who, as practitioners, are able to convey the most up-to-date methods and theories.

Thanks to our partnership with NHS Education for Scotland and a number of Scottish NHS boards, current arrangements are that you will be employed throughout your training as a trainee clinical psychologist. At least half of your training will be clinical practice-based and you will complete a number of clinical practice placements, usually within your employing NHS health board area, covering different specialities and service areas.

Career opportunities

Once registered with the Health Professions Council and the British Psychological Society, you will be eligible to apply for employment as a clinical psychologist in the NHS or with other organisations, and commence a rewarding career in this stimulating field.

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Courses included

• Clinical Psychology 
• Adult Mental Health
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Research 
• Neuropsychology and Older Adults
• Children, Adolescents and Families

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• 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

• Starting 2024-09-27 00:00:00 Application deadline not specified.

All applications for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology are processed by the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology.

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General requirements.

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

• You must be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (you may be eligible for GBC either through your undergraduate degree or through a GBC masters conversion course).
• Applicants should hold a GBC-accrediting honours degree with a mean percentage mark of at least 61 or a GBC-accrediting MSc conversion degree in psychology with a mean percentage mark of at least 61.

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About Postgraduate Psychology

Psychology is the study of the human mind, and the types of behaviours shown by individuals and groups of people. It encompasses many factors, including biological influences, social pressures, and environmental factors, and considers both the conscious and unconscious mind. A PhD program in psychology is among the highest formal qualifications which you can study, and involves intensive and extended research projects, designed for individuals who aspire to become leading authorities in the field of human behaviour and cognition.

To qualify for admission to one of the 27 psychology PhD programmes in London, applicants need a strong academic background, including a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology or a closely related field. There are 14 universities which offer PhD courses, and you’ll need to demonstrate prior research experience and a clear project proposal as part of the application process. London is a great place to study a PhD offering students access to top facilities, a large scientific community, and diverse research opportunities.

What to expect

Psychology PhD programmes in London generally range from three to six years in duration, depending on whether you study on a full-time or part-time basis. The course requires long periods of self-driven study, dedication and intellectual rigour. You’ll engage in advanced coursework and statistical analysis, working closely with faculty mentors to develop a specialism in an area of psychology such as specialisation in areas such as clinical psychology, cognitive psychology or social psychology.

Upon completion, you’ll be well placed for careers in academia, research, clinical practice or business organisations, where expertise in human behaviour is vital. PhD programmes meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) education and training standards and carry full accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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• PhD Psychology
• PhD Behavioural Psychology
• PhD Child Psychology
• PhD Clinical Psychology
• PhD Cognitive Psychology
• PhD Criminal Psychology
• PhD Developmental Psychology
• PhD Forensic Psychology
• PhD General Psychology
• PhD Psychology Specialisations

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Psychology PhD

University of glasgow.

We are engaged in a wide range of research in experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language, perception, statistics and Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

MPhil/ PhD/ DEdPsy Psychology

University of strathclyde.

Research opportunities You can study an MPhil over one year, a DEdPsy over two years or a PhD over three years. MPhil and PhD You can Read more...

PhD/MPhil Psychology

Heriot-watt university.

Heriot-Watt University’s mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, and in keeping with this, our psychology Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree

Philosophy and Psychology PhD

Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Glasgow are thriving. Our vibrant research environment includes an active community of Read more...

• 5 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

Neuroscience & Psychology PhD

We strive to understand the central nervous system at multiple levels of function, from cells to cognition to social interactions. Our Read more...

• 5 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)

Neuroscience (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) PhD

The university of edinburgh.

The Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) carries out research at molecular, cellular, systems and behavioural levels to understand Read more...

• 6 years Part time degree

Postgraduate Research Psychology PhD

University of st andrews.

The PhD, in either Psychology or Neuroscience, is a research-based degree, normally conducted over a period of 3 years (or 6 years if taken Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

University of Aberdeen

Exploring the themes of Cognition, Perception and Attention and Social Cognition. Our researchers use techniques from experimental Read more...

• 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

Mathematical Approaches to Evaluate Health Risks, Behaviour, And Interventions PhD

Abertay university.

Research and knowledge exchange within the field of mental and physical health/wellbeing is a key priority for the 21st century. Our Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,829 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,415 per year (UK)

Integrative Physiology (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) PhD

Developmental psychology and language learning phd.

Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in Read more...

Child Life and Health PhD

Research profile Child Life and Health (CLAH) conducts research in paediatric and adolescent medicine. We seek to foster and deliver Read more...

Forensic Psychology, Crime Scene Evidence and Policing PhD

Abertay is a member of the Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, and our psychology researchers collaborate across disciplines Read more...

Clinical and Health Psychology PhD

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

• 3 years Distance without attendance degree

Evolutionary Psychology and Relationship Science PhD

Research profile The Psychology unit is rapidly establishing itself as a centre of excellence for interdisciplinary research. We host five Read more...

Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science PhD

Abertay’s Division of Psychology has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the Read more...

Informatics: ILCC: Language Processing, Speech Technology, Information Retrieval, Cognition PhD

Strongly interdisciplinary in nature, the Institute for Language, Cognition and Communication (ILCC) is dedicated to both basic and applied Read more...

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• Distance learning PhD
• Full time PhD
• Part time PhD

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PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Research from faculty in the Clinical/Counseling Psychology program is conducted in laboratories at New York University and the schools, hospitals, neighborhoods, and community settings in New York. Additionally, international research is a cornerstone of the program, with faculty and students engaged in studying developmental processes and contextual influences across countries such as China, Argentina, Denmark, and Korea. We work closely with our affiliated global faculty at NYU Shanghai and NYU Abu Dhabi campuses.

Student Research

Students participate in the research team of a faculty member of the Clinical/Counseling Psychology program (or another Applied Psychology faculty, by program approval), beginning the first semester of the first year. Students are expected to allocate half of their time (at least 20 hours per week) to this research team throughout their graduate career. Students are free to transition to another team or collaborate with other research labs and/or research centers during their doctoral training. It is expected that student research experience will entail research productivity, including papers, grant writing, presentations, and publications.

Areas of Research Focus:

• Women and depression; immigrant women; cross-cultural research; feminist epistemology and social action
• Development of prevention, intervention, and service delivery models for youth at risk for or affected with disruptive behavior disorders
• Development of, and social response to, violence and antisocial behavior, focusing on psychopathology, criminal justice systems response, and the role of gender and adolescence
• Immigration, community contexts, individual differences, and racial minority status and the mental health of Asian American individuals and families
• Multicultural assessment and counselor training; qualitative research methods; intelligence testing with diverse populations
• Psychosocial and cultural predictors of health among ethnic minority cancer survivors; development of culturally-sensitive psychosocial interventions; individual differences in emotion regulation and negative self-reflection
• LGBTQIA+ psychology (including homonegative microaggressions) and psychological assessment

Affiliated Research Centers and Institutes

The Consortium for Research and Evaluation of Advanced Technologies in Education (CREATE)  engages in research on the design, critique, and evaluation of wide-ranging advanced digital technologies for learning. Projects housed in the consortium involve interdisciplinary teams of scholars and developers who bridge basic and applied research, development, and evaluation.

The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) 's mission is to stimulate interdisciplinary research and influence social policy on children, youth, families, and communities in the context of a rapidly changing social world.

Metro Center

The Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools (Metro Center)  promotes equity and opportunity in education through engaged science work: applied research, program evaluation, policy analysis, community engagement, and professional assistance to educational, governmental, and community agencies serving vulnerable populations.

Affiliated Research Labs/Projects

Chinese Families Lab (CFL)

The project draws from both the Nanjing Adolescent and Nanjing MetroBaby study, which are longitudinal, mix-methods studies with over 1100 Chinese families and children starting at 7th grade for the adolescent study and birth for the MetroBaby study. The project is led by  Dr. Niobe Way,   Dr. Hirokazu Yoshikawa ,  Dr. Sumie Okazaki,  and  Dr. Sebastian Cherng  from NYU, and is a collaboration across NYU, NYU-Shanghai, NYU-Abu Dhabi, University of Pennsylvania, and Southeast University in China. We are interested in how the changing social, economic, and cultural context influences Chinese parents' parenting practices and children’s development. The project has finished a ten-year follow-up from the MetroBaby project in 2016. Ongoing research papers under development include examining Chinese mothers’ and fathers gender socialization, adolescents' gender beliefs and their academic achievements, gender beliefs and friendship quality, parents' workplace climate and families' mental health, etc. 

The Culture, Emotion, and Health Lab (CEH)

CEH is directed by  William Tsai, Ph.D.  The lab studies how people regulate their emotions, cope with stress, and how these processes lead to health and well-being. We focus our research questions on how cultural tendencies and values can shape the development and use of these processes. Our work is interdisciplinary, spanning across social, clinical, and health psychology. Recently, we have begun a line of research with ethnic minority cancer survivors, which is a population that experiences significant cancer health disparities. We are interested in applying cultural psychology theories with psychosocial interventions to overcome cultural barriers to reduce the undue burden of cancer experienced by ethnic minority cancer survivors.

The Families and Children Experiencing Success (FACES) Lab

FACES is directed by  Anil Chacko, Ph.D . The lab was developed to serve the families of youth exhibiting disruptive behavior disorders such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, and other conduct disorders. Its research aims to understand how to develop the most effective prevention, intervention, and service models for youth with disruptive behavior disorders and related conditions, or those at high risk for developing them.

The Researching Inequity in Society Ecologically (RISE)

RISE is directed by Erin Godfrey, Ph.D.,  and  Shabnam Javdani, Ph.D . The team’s research and activities serve traditionally marginalized populations, focusing on health and mental health disparities in women and youth who are involved, or at risk of involvement, with the justice system. As such, the RISE Team takes a contextual, multi-level and interdisciplinary approach to systems change and implementing evidence-based practices promoting health and well-being, working closely with community partners to bridge the gap between research and practice.

Faculty Publications

To find out more about a faculty member’s research, please visit their NYU Scholars page by clicking on the professor’s name below.

Anil Chacko

Shabnam Javdani 

Lisa Suzuki

William Tsai

A. Jordan Wright

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PhD by Distance

The PhD by Distance programme allows students who are unable to commit to basing themselves in Edinburgh to study for a PhD in a field of Health in Social Science from their home country or city.

What's involved?

The PhD by Distance is not intended to be an online learning programme.

Students enrolled on this programme will be expected to come to Edinburgh at least once per year of study to meet with their supervisors.

The length and timing of these visits are negotiable but students should expect to spend at least two weeks at the University of Edinburgh during each year of study.

This could be for the annual review process, or to attend research training courses. It is also expected that PhD by Distance students will come to Edinburgh for their oral examination (viva voce).

PhD by Distance students will receive the same level of support and supervision as on-campus students. The frequency with which students will meet with their supervisors, and method of communication for supervision sessions, will be provisionally agreed at the point of application and confirmed during induction. This must include at least one face-to-face supervision session each year with additional meetings and communication on a regular basis.  

Please be aware that some funding bodies do not permit students to study by distance, for example both ESRC and AHRC regulations currently state that students must be residents at the Institution where they are studying.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for the PhD by Distance are the same as for the School’s on-campus PhD programmes.  

In addition, applicants to the PhD by Distance will also be required to complete a PhD by Distance Applicant Admission Form and Study Plan.

Applicants should provide information about previous experience of distance study together with a statement detailing the potential risks and characteristics of distance learning.

Experience of studying at a distance is desirable in applying for the programme however this is not a specific requirement for admission.

It is important however that applicants demonstrate an awareness of the challenges of this mode of study.

Applicants must also provide details of the access they will have to research facilities at the normal site of study and whether a local advisor is proposed.

Applications to the PhD by Distance will only be accepted if applicants have access to local University standard library facilities and to the internet.

Applicants will also be required to have a discussion with the proposed principal supervisor and to complete a provisional study plan in consultation with them as part of the admissions process.

International students wishing to study part-time will be considered for this Distance programme.

What programmes are available by distance?

Counselling, psychotherapy and applied social sciences.

PhD/PhD by Distance Counselling Studies

The PhD/MPhil in Counselling Studies programme is an advanced research degree enabling students to conduct in-depth independent research on a topic of their choice, thereby contributing to the knowledge and evidence base for counselling and psychotherapy.

PhD/PhD by Distance Health in Social Science

Doctoral research students are a new and crucial part of the Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences research community and we welcome applications from potential students in our fields of research interest.

Clinical and Health Psychology

Phd/phd by distance.

The PhD/MSc by Research programme provides the opportunity to do a substantial piece of research in an area linked to clinical and health psychology and to develop excellent research skills in the process.

PhD/PhD by Distance/MSc by Research

Nursing Studies

Phd/phd by distance nursing studies.

The PhD/MPhil Nursing Studies programme is an advanced postgraduate research degree for students wishing to conduct in-depth independent research on an area to contribute to nursing knowledge and evidence. It offers the student a chance to make a significant contribution to knowledge in nursing.

PhD/PhD by Distance/MPhil Nursing Studies