Truly, how difficult is it to get on the doctorate?
Hello everyone,
I’ve been looking around for people's experiences when applying to the doctorate in clinical Psychology.
For myself, I am graduating from a BPS-accredited course this year with a high 2:1, possibly a first. I have been given a conditional offer for a master's in clinical and health psychology at the University of Liverpool, which I will most likely get. I have also just got a part-time job as a residential crisis support worker, which I will do alongside my master's for at least the next year.
However, that still feels nowhere near competitive enough for the doctorate, from what I have been reading.
For reference, I will be applying to the doctoral programs at the University of Lancaster, the University of Manchester, and the University of Liverpool.
All this being said, it is likely I will have to work for a few more years after my master's to have good chances of being accepted to these programs
Thanks!!