18 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This MSc course will be the foundation for your training to become a qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
Alongside your formal study of clinical psychology theory and practice, you will undertake practice-based learning and supervised clinical practice in a relevant NHS health or social care setting under the supervision of a registered clinical or counselling Psychologist.
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to work safely and effectively as a CAP, including knowledge of governance, ethical and organisational issues.
We will train you to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health problems using evidence-based approaches. You'll develop skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, and in how to evaluate and enhance your practice. Your developing clinical practice skills and competence will be reviewed and assessed throughout the course.
As you work to become a reflective, ethical and competent practitioner, you'll gain the experience needed to contribute to the effective provision of psychologically informed care across the wider health and social care system.
On completion of your degree apprenticeship, you will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work as a qualified CAP, and be able to:
Alongside your formal study of clinical psychology theory and practice, you will undertake practice-based learning and supervised clinical practice in a relevant NHS health or social care setting under the supervision of a registered clinical or counselling Psychologist.
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to work safely and effectively as a CAP, including knowledge of governance, ethical and organisational issues.
We will train you to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health problems using evidence-based approaches. You'll develop skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, and in how to evaluate and enhance your practice. Your developing clinical practice skills and competence will be reviewed and assessed throughout the course.
As you work to become a reflective, ethical and competent practitioner, you'll gain the experience needed to contribute to the effective provision of psychologically informed care across the wider health and social care system.
On completion of your degree apprenticeship, you will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work as a qualified CAP, and be able to:
- work autonomously with appropriate support and supervision from a registered psychologist
- provide personalised and evidence-based care to people from different backgrounds and cultures
- support service development through quality improvement
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This MSc course will be the foundation for your training to become a qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
Alongside your formal study of clinical psychology theory and practice, you will undertake practice-based learning and supervised clinical practice in a relevant NHS health or social care setting under the supervision of a registered clinical or counselling Psychologist.
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to work safely and effectively as a CAP, including knowledge of governance, ethical and organisational issues.
We will train you to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health problems using evidence-based approaches. You'll develop skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, and in how to evaluate and enhance your practice. Your developing clinical practice skills and competence will be reviewed and assessed throughout the course.
As you work to become a reflective, ethical and competent practitioner, you'll gain the experience needed to contribute to the effective provision of psychologically informed care across the wider health and social care system.
On completion of your degree apprenticeship, you will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work as a qualified CAP, and be able to:
Alongside your formal study of clinical psychology theory and practice, you will undertake practice-based learning and supervised clinical practice in a relevant NHS health or social care setting under the supervision of a registered clinical or counselling Psychologist.
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to work safely and effectively as a CAP, including knowledge of governance, ethical and organisational issues.
We will train you to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health problems using evidence-based approaches. You'll develop skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, and in how to evaluate and enhance your practice. Your developing clinical practice skills and competence will be reviewed and assessed throughout the course.
As you work to become a reflective, ethical and competent practitioner, you'll gain the experience needed to contribute to the effective provision of psychologically informed care across the wider health and social care system.
On completion of your degree apprenticeship, you will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work as a qualified CAP, and be able to:
- work autonomously with appropriate support and supervision from a registered psychologist
- provide personalised and evidence-based care to people from different backgrounds and cultures
- support service development through quality improvement
Admission Requirements
2.6+
120+
100+
7+
62+
Recruitment and selection for this programme is led by NHS employers, in collaboration with the University of Bath. Therefore, applications must be made to employers (such as an NHS Trust) recruiting apprentice CAPs, not directly to the University. These services typically advertise apprentice or trainee Clinical Associate in Psychology posts on recruitment websites, such as NHS Jobs.
To apply for this course, you should have:
To apply for this course, you should have:
- a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology, or an equivalent conversion course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- relevant clinical experience in a mental health setting
- be able to evidence passes at GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths prior to progression to End Point Assessment for successful completion of the apprenticeship
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