Clinical Psychology

PhD/MSc by Research

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.

Why choose the PhD/MSc by Research?

The PhD/MSc by Research programme offers the possibility to work with and be supervised by a range of clinical academics across many areas of psychology, who have international reputations and outstanding publications in their areas of expertise.

 

When to apply

Applications for 2023/24 entry are now closed. Applications for 2024/25 entry will re-open on 1st October 2023.

 

 

Name PhD/MSc by Research
Start Date

September (PhD and MSc by Research) and January (PhD only). 

Mode of study

PhD: 3 years Full-time, 6 years Part-time.

MSc by Research: 1 year Full-time, 2 years Part-time

Programme Leader Dr Ingrid Obsuth 
Programme Leader Email PGRdirector.clinpsych@ed.ac.uk 

 

Why study this programme

The aims of the PhD/MSc by Research in Clinical Psychology programme are:

Structure

The PhD programme runs over three years full-time and six years part-time. The MScR is a 1 year full time and 2 years part time programme.

Student research and Potential Supervision

Learn about the work being conducted by our PhD and MScR students

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for the PhD/MSc by Research in Clinical Psychology

How to apply

We operate a gathered field approach for PhD and MSc by Research applications. Find out how this works.

Tuition Fees Information 

Scholarship and Funding