Non US Phd Programs

[Dirkwww]

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Thinking about possibilities of non Phd programs for clinical psychology. Just an idea, anyone have any thoughts or points of view on the subject. I know nothing about the topic but was wondering how it works across countries. Are there top graduate schools in the UK, Scotland, Australia for clinical psychology? Does a degree only work in one country or does it work across several ( such as european countries)? Is the state of clinical psychology and careers better in other countries? tell me what you can or know please. thanks

 

[Neuropsych2be]

If your objective is to get licensed in the US with a foreign degree, a Canadian degree is probably your only route. British, Australian and other countries' Ph.D. requirements are *very* different and would not allow you to be licensed anywhere in the USA, Most Ph.D. programs in the UK Australia South Africa etc ... are "dissertation only" degree schemes with minimal or no coursework. The primary focus is research. In the British and realted systems, an undergraduate degree involves only study in one's chosen field. A psychology student would typically only study psychology. Then they would get a M.A. or M.Phil degree involving more coursework and then by the time they start doctoral studies, they really don't need more classes. Being a research only degree, the Ph.D. does not involve any clinical training. To be a clinician in the UK involves getting a D.Clin.Psy degree which is a practitioner degree and which is not really equivalent to an American Ph.D. It involves less coursework and different clinical training requirements. Because these are partially funded by the National Health Service to produce clinicians for their socialized healthcare system. As an American they would not give you a slot. In other European countries, the title of psychologist is frequently given to masters lvele clinicians or some equivalent degree that would not transfer to a US context. I am not aware of the situation in Oz or New Zealand. But a foreign credential would be practically useless.here for clinical work.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

It may be helpful to keep the topic of international degrees and practice in one thread, as you asked a similar question a few days ago: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=1005452