2020 Clinical Doctorate Application Progress Thread

[alysehy]

First year applying this year as an oversea applicant!

UCL (self funding)
Kings (self funding)

Good luck to everyone!

[jessr]

Hi all,

First time applicant,

Sheffield
Lancaster
UEA
Bangor

Interview was a tough cookie...I think my offer to interview and success was due to really believing and chiming with the values and specialisms of the University I got selected for - I would personally consider this something absolutely paramount in applying for courses.

[Bell]

Hi all,

First time applicant,

Sheffield
Lancaster
UEA
Bangor

Interview was a tough cookie...I think my offer to interview and success was due to really believing and chiming with the values and specialisms of the University I got selected for - I would personally consider this something absolutely paramount in applying for courses.

Also joining you on the reserve list, congratulations! Do you happen to know what number you are?

Bangor
Manchester
Lancaster (Sat Test)
Staffordshire(Sat Test)

[maven]

Hi all,

First time applicant,

Sheffield
Lancaster
UEA
Bangor

Interview was a tough cookie...I think my offer to interview and success was due to really believing and chiming with the values and specialisms of the University I got selected for - I would personally consider this something absolutely paramount in applying for courses.

Also joining you on the reserve list, congratulations! Do you happen to know what number you are?

Bangor
Manchester
Lancaster (Sat Test)
Staffordshire(Sat Test)

I'm a bit confused, jessr hasn't mentioned a reserve list, and neither of your colours suggest a reserve place. Remember:

BLACK for courses you haven't heard from yet (this includes courses where you have been invited for an assessment task as these tasks for part of the shortlisting process before any decisions are taken about whether or not to invite you for interview
RED for no interview
ORANGE for reserve list interview
GREEN for interview
BROWN for an unsuccessful outcome after interview
CYAN for reserve list place
BLUE for offered place

[Bell]

Bangor
Manchester
Lancaster (Sat Test)
Staffordshire(Sat Test)

Thanks for the catch. Slightly embarrassing, think there was some selective attention at work there congratulations on your offer jessr!!

If any admin want to delete the previous posts to spare any confusion for future posters-feel free.

[miriam]

Don't worry, I think it's fine to have a colour code reminder (and a bit of wishful thinking!)

[chartail]

Hello,
How are people being interviewed at the moment? Is it skype or telephone?
I have an interview for Glasgow at the end of April and they have told us they will keep us informed and adhere to gov guidelines and however they interview they will ensure it will be a fair process. Thanks

[ClearNight]

2nd time applying.

Exeter (test completed)
Southampton
Salomons
Bangor

Good luck everyone!

I still cannot believe that I have an offer. Bangor was my first choice when applying and it definitely helped that the course ethos matched my values and interests. This was my first and only interview which resulted in an offer. It truly does only take one. To me, the Zoom/Skype interview turned into a fairly stress-free experience after I had a practice run and knew how I came across via video call.

Good luck to everyone who is going through this challenging process.

[zolawr]

Newbie here, first time applying I have been thinking about it for a while, this year felt like the right time to give it a go. I'm a 1 year QPWP, some previous AP experience.

Bangor
Lancaster (sat test)
Manchester (sat test)
Liverpool

Found the deductive test really difficult!

Good luck everyone

So rejections except for Manchester! Super excited. I wasn't expecting it so I'm really happy. Interview has changed to 15 mins and 1 question over video call, pressure is on! Hope everyone is doing ok amid the coronavirus... I'm certainly feeling strange self isolating! Lots of uncertainty and anxiety for sure.
Best of luck with interviews!

[ell]

Hi all,

First time applicant,

Sheffield
Lancaster
UEA
Bangor

Interview was a tough cookie...I think my offer to interview and success was due to really believing and chiming with the values and specialisms of the University I got selected for - I would personally consider this something absolutely paramount in applying for courses.

We're all a bit distracted at the moment, so sorry this is late, but just wanted to say HURRAH, THE FIRST PERSON ON CLINPSY HAS BEEN OFFERED A PLACE! WAHOO! CONGRATULATIONS JESSR!

[OverApps]

Long time lurker first time poster. First year applying.

Newcastle
Edinburgh (sat tests)
Trent (invited to tests)
Bangor

Best of luck all - bring it on.

Newcastle
Edinburgh (sat tests)
Trent (invited to tests)
Bangor

Not too surprised re: Newcastle. Now just to wait for Edinburgh! Best of luck to everyone - I am fortunate to have had some interviews and luck with educational psychology doctorates this year so I don't feel as much pressure as I did a few months ago, but thinking of everyone and hope everyone is being kind to yourselves. We're all flipping great lads.

Newcastle
Edinburgh (sat tests)
Trent (invited to tests)
Bangor

Heard from Edinburgh around 5.30pm on the closing date. Obviously my Situational Judgement Test left a lot to be desired hahaha. I didn't sit the Trent tests because I had a rake of edpsych interviews around that time. Getting on reserve for Bangor was definitely exciting!

Given the anxiety surrounding coronavirus at the moment, my perspective of getting on this year has shifted somewhat. It feels like there is a lot of uncertainty in the world and my uncertainty about whether or not I'll get on training kind of pales in insignificance! Stay safe everyone and stay indoors if you can. Be kind to yourselves!

Newcastle
Edinburgh (sat tests)
Trent (invited to tests)
Bangor

And we're done! Four reds. It's okay though as my dream course here in Ireland has offered me a place on their edpsych programme. I love kids and learning and inclusion and it would appear that edpsych is the stream for me. I'm so excited to start in September.

So glad it's over as jeepers it feels like a long time since I submitted the applications! Stay safe all and best of luck.

[ag9437]

I feel I must post this for those who were not successful this year in gaining an interview. I moved into the psychology field a little later (mid 20s). I have applied 4 times with the following results:

Degrees:
BSc Neuroscience (Hons) - 2:1 - 2015
MSc Psychology (Conversion) - Pass - 2016
PG.Dip CBT for Anxiety and Depression (IAPT) - Distinction - 2019

Relevant Experience: Over the past 3 years
3 months as a voluntary Research Assistant
A few shifts as a band 2 bank Health Care Assistant over 2 months
3 months as a band 4 Graudate mental health worker
1 year as a band 5 Assistant Psychologist
1 year as a band 6 trainee CBT therapist
6 months so far as a band 7 qualified high intensity CBT therapist - Current post.

2016/17 - aged 26 (applied before I graduated in conversion course)

Oxford
Trent (invited to test day)
Cardiff (invited to online test)
Kings

2017/2018 - aged 27

Oxford
Trent (invited to test day)
Kings
Cov & Warwick
QUB

2018/2019 - aged 28

Trent (invited to test day)
UCL
Cov & Warwick - feedback form from uni had a written statement stating 'encourage to apply again'
Birmingham
QUB

2019/2020 - aged 29

Trent (invited to test day)
Birmingham
Cov & Warwick
Manchester (invited to online test) - they won't tell us what number on reserve list
QUB

So I just wanted to say please please continue to persevere if this is what you want to do as it will come to you, but do not put your life on hold for it either, you are so capable in this field and there are multiple avenues into being able to be a qualified clinician within psychology such as my current role and this will only strengthen your applications further. Who knows If I will be successful this year however I know if I am not then I am still making progress in my career and following my passion within psychology. Good luck to you all!

Update: Manchester are moving on their reserve list, moreover I have also been offered a band 8A Senior CBT therapist & LTC Lead post, so just more evidence to show that progression in 3 short years (band 2 to 8a) highlighting that clin psych is not the only way to make it in psychology!:

Trent (invited to test day)
Birmingham
Cov & Warwick
Manchester (invited to online test)
QUB

[Smallfry]

Second time applying but first 'real' attempt as I now have over a years experience as an AP.

Glasgow
Edinburgh (questions and SJT done);reserve for interview
Lancaster

Good luck everyone!!

Update, was disappointed with the rejection from Glasgow but over the moon to be reserve for interview at Edinburgh! Although it isn't a confirmed interview, I'm happy as I feel its slight progression from the 4 rejections last year.

Also the chaos of COVID19 stopped me dwelling in any disappointment for long good luck everyone!

[JessB0502]

Second year applying, but the first time I hadn't completed my degree so wasnt holding much hope, just saw it as a practice run!

Staffordshire (sat test)
Birmingham
Oxford
Manchester

Ready for another day of constantly checking my emails!!! Defo found the longer I wait, the more invested I become!

Good luck to all!

Staffordshire
Birmingham

Looks like I will be focusing all my energy into Manchester this year, which is very exciting!!

Manchester

The uncertainty will never end!

[ag9437]

I feel I must post this for those who were not successful this year in gaining an interview. I moved into the psychology field a little later (mid 20s). I have applied 4 times with the following results:

Degrees:
BSc Neuroscience (Hons) - 2:1 - 2015
MSc Psychology (Conversion) - Pass - 2016
PG.Dip CBT for Anxiety and Depression (IAPT) - Distinction - 2019

Relevant Experience: Over the past 3 years
3 months as a voluntary Research Assistant
A few shifts as a band 2 bank Health Care Assistant over 2 months
3 months as a band 4 Graudate mental health worker
1 year as a band 5 Assistant Psychologist
1 year as a band 6 trainee CBT therapist
6 months so far as a band 7 qualified high intensity CBT therapist - Current post.

2016/17 - aged 26 (applied before I graduated in conversion course)

Oxford
Trent (invited to test day)
Cardiff (invited to online test)
Kings

2017/2018 - aged 27

Oxford
Trent (invited to test day)
Kings
Cov & Warwick
QUB

2018/2019 - aged 28

Trent (invited to test day)
UCL
Cov & Warwick - feedback form from uni had a written statement stating 'encourage to apply again'
Birmingham
QUB

2019/2020 - aged 29

Trent (invited to test day)
Birmingham
Cov & Warwick
Manchester (invited to online test) - they won't tell us what number on reserve list
QUB

So I just wanted to say please please continue to persevere if this is what you want to do as it will come to you, but do not put your life on hold for it either, you are so capable in this field and there are multiple avenues into being able to be a qualified clinician within psychology such as my current role and this will only strengthen your applications further. Who knows If I will be successful this year however I know if I am not then I am still making progress in my career and following my passion within psychology. Good luck to you all!

Update: Manchester are moving on their reserve list, moreover I have also been offered a band 8A Senior CBT therapist & LTC Lead post, so just more evidence to show that progression in 3 short years (band 2 to 8a) highlighting that clin psych is not the only way to make it in psychology!:

Trent (invited to test day)
Birmingham
Cov & Warwick
Manchester (invited to online test)
QUB

Update: Manchester have got back to us:

Trent (invited to test day)
Birmingham
Cov & Warwick
Manchester (invited to online test) - they won't say what number on reserve list for place
QUB

Feeling a mix of emotions with this, but not a bad result for my first interview.