MSc in Applied Psychology (Healthcare) For Children and Young People
The MSc in Applied Psychology (Healthcare) for Children and Young People is a taught Masters programme. It trains psychology graduates to become competent practitioners in psychological assessment and interventions with children, young people and families presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Proposed new course
Edinburgh Futures Institute would like to hear your views on a potential new postgraduate opportunity in International Child Protection.

This programme offers a combination of academic and clinical skills teaching with a full-year clinical placement in a Scottish NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Successful applicants will be employed as a trainee Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology for one year by a Scottish NHS board. Successful completion of the MSc in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People will allow graduates to apply for Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (Children and Young People) posts.
Start date |
February |
Length of study | One year, full-time only |
Programme director | Dr Charlene Plunkett |
Opening date for applications for February 2024 entry | 21st June 2023 |
Closing date for applications for February 2024 entry | 12th July 2023 at 12 noon |
Applicant Handbook
Further information about the programme can be found here.
Application Information
The next intake for this programme is February 2024.
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