MSc in Clinical Associate in Psychology 18 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bath |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc course will be the foundation for your training to become a qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
Alongside your formal study of clinical psychology theory and practice, you will undertake practice-based learning and supervised clinical practice in a relevant NHS health or social care setting under the supervision of a registered clinical or counselling Psychologist.
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to work safely and effectively as a CAP, including knowledge of governance, ethical and organisational issues.
We will train you to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health problems using evidence-based approaches. You'll develop skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, and in how to evaluate and enhance your practice. Your developing clinical practice skills and competence will be reviewed and assessed throughout the course.
As you work to become a reflective, ethical and competent practitioner, you'll gain the experience needed to contribute to the effective provision of psychologically informed care across the wider health and social care system.
On completion of your degree apprenticeship, you will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work as a qualified CAP, and be able to:
  • work autonomously with appropriate support and supervision from a registered psychologist
  • provide personalised and evidence-based care to people from different backgrounds and cultures
  • support service development through quality improvement
This course is designed for psychology graduates employed by health and social care providers as apprentice Clinical Associates in Psychology. The CAP role aims to address unmet needs in mental health provision, as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework.

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc course will be the foundation for your training to become a qualified Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
Alongside your formal study of clinical psychology theory and practice, you will undertake practice-based learning and supervised clinical practice in a relevant NHS health or social care setting under the supervision of a registered clinical or counselling Psychologist.
You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to work safely and effectively as a CAP, including knowledge of governance, ethical and organisational issues.
We will train you to work effectively with individuals experiencing mental health problems using evidence-based approaches. You'll develop skills in psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, and in how to evaluate and enhance your practice. Your developing clinical practice skills and competence will be reviewed and assessed throughout the course.
As you work to become a reflective, ethical and competent practitioner, you'll gain the experience needed to contribute to the effective provision of psychologically informed care across the wider health and social care system.
On completion of your degree apprenticeship, you will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work as a qualified CAP, and be able to:
  • work autonomously with appropriate support and supervision from a registered psychologist
  • provide personalised and evidence-based care to people from different backgrounds and cultures
  • support service development through quality improvement
This course is designed for psychology graduates employed by health and social care providers as apprentice Clinical Associates in Psychology. The CAP role aims to address unmet needs in mental health provision, as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework.

Admission Requirements

2.6+
120+
100+
7+
62+
Recruitment and selection for this programme is led by NHS employers, in collaboration with the University of Bath. Therefore, applications must be made to employers (such as an NHS Trust) recruiting apprentice CAPs, not directly to the University. These services typically advertise apprentice or trainee Clinical Associate in Psychology posts on recruitment websites, such as NHS Jobs.
To apply for this course, you should have:
  • a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology, or an equivalent conversion course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
  • relevant clinical experience in a mental health setting
  • be able to evidence passes at GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths prior to progression to End Point Assessment for successful completion of the apprenticeship

18 Months
Sep

Scholarships

Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Master Open

Value

$13600

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Master’s Worldwide Scholarships

Master’s Worldwide Scholarships
Master Open

Value

$6800

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Master’s Scholarship for Philippines

Master’s Scholarship for Philippines
Master Open

Value

$20400

Deadline

8 Apr 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

More programmes from the university

Postgrad Programmes 47