The selection process of the Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme is composed of two stages:

Stage 1:
Applicants must be eligible for graduate membership of PSI.
Applicants must, at the time of application, hold a primary honours degree with an award of 2H1 in Psychology or postgraduate diploma in Psychology (as recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Applicants who have a 2.2 Degree in Psychology and a recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology at Masters level or higher may be considered for interview.
Applicants who have a 2.2 Degree in Psychology (National Qualifications Authority of Ireland)and a recognised postgraduate qualification in Psychology at Masters level or higher may be considered for interview
Applicants with a primary degree from outside Ireland or the UK must supply proof of recognition of their degree by the PSI at the time of their application.
The degree must be at least at upper second-class honours level.
Practical and/or research experience relevant to clinical psychology is also required.

Stage 2:
As there are likely to be far more suitable applicants than places available, an interview shortlist will be prepared. The shortlist will be based on ratings of the relevant competencies derived from evidence presented in the application form, uploaded required documents and experience. The competencies include:
Intellectual ability particularly related to psychological knowledge
Research competencies
Clinically related competencies and experience
Personal and professional development
Applicants should ensure the information provided on the application form speaks to these competencies.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a day-long interview assessment process.
A joint selection process between the University of Limerick and NUI Galway will take place and will be on the basis of competitive short-listing and interview of applicants.
Whilst this will be a joint selection process, applicants must apply separately to each course for which they wish to be considered.
Interviews will likely take place around Early April 2024.

IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.