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Applied Psychology (Healthcare) For Children and Young People MSc

The University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-FEB-27

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This programme, developed in partnership with the NHS, combines academic teaching with clinical practice training in applied psychology for children and young people.It allows you to develop knowledge and competence in the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions for this group, and skills and competencies for the delivery of Tier 2 psychological assessments and interventions in services for children, young people and their families.You will be employed in a one-year clinical placement in the Scottish NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, gaining valuable experience applying psychological theory to practice, under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.Alongside essential elements for applied psychologists in health (such as assessment and formulation, and evaluation) and child and adolescent mental health professionals (such as safeguarding children, child and adolescent development and health promotion), there is a particular focus on:psychological interventionsearly yearsearly interventionThere is also a strong emphasis on parenting and supporting parents through evidence-based models of parent-focused intervention.

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The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    19th out of 118 2

    15th out of 75 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    185 90%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    40th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    116th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    16th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    69th

    5

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