临床心理学涉及将心理理解应用于与精神或身体健康问题相关的困难。利用这种理解，临床心理学家可以评估和治疗遭受心理困扰，行为问题或相关问题的所有年龄和能力水平的人。向参加临床和健康心理学硕士课程的学生介绍基础理论和知识，这些理论和知识将为临床心理学的有效实践奠定基础，将在一系列条件下进行探索，并了解临床心理学家使用的各种研究方法，并将在相关领域进行自己的研究项目。希望获得PG证书或PG文凭后可以退出课程的学生，如果他们不希望获得完整的MSc。
Clinical psychology involves applying psychological understanding to difficulties connected with mental or physical health problems. Using this understanding, clinical psychologists assess and treat people of all ages and ability levels who are experiencing psychological distress, behavioural problems or related issues. Students taking the MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology will be introduced to the theory and knowledge that underpins effective practice in clinical psychology, will explore this in relation to a range of conditions, will gain an understanding of the range of research methods used by clinical psychologists, and will conduct their own research project in a relevant area.<br>Students wishing to can exit the programme after achieving either a PG Certificate or PG Diploma if they dont wish to undertake the full MSc.<br><br>Careers<br>This course will be of particular interest to psychology graduates aiming for a career in clinical psychology and who do not yet have relevant work experience. Completing the MSc provides a sound basis for obtaining employment as an assistant psychologist and later gaining entry to clinical training. For graduates who already have relevant work experience the course provides evidence of academic and research skills, which is valuable when making applications for clinical training. It is also an excellent preparation for graduates who are keen to pursue research in the area of clinical psychology and for qualified health professionals with an appropriate academic background who wish to extend their understanding of clinical psychology.