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Profile of the ProgrammeAimsThe aims set for the programme in Clinical Psychology are multi-fold covering the complexity and the multifaceted reality of the profession. These are to (a) provide the key clinical competencies and capabilities for independent and ethical clinical practice, and (b) create professionals based on the scientist practitioner model that will be independent thinkers and producers of knowledge.ObjectivesBy the end of their training students should be competent in the areas of:Assessment, formulation, intervention, evaluation and communication.Working with a range of clients in a range of psychological/psychiatric and/or medical problems/difficulties taking into consideration the social, the educational, racial and cultural background of clientsApplying their knowledge and expertise in order to draw on a range of evidence based psychological models and psychological therapies in their work with clients.Applying their academic knowledge and skills to ask scientific questions both in an academic and in clinical context and to be able to transform these questions into research hypotheses and investigation.Career ProspectsOn successful completion of the programme graduates will be able to will be able to work as independent clinicians, researchers, and academics. Graduates will be able to work as Clinical Psychologists in public and private hospitals or clinics, have a private practice, work at research centres, work as consultants, and will be competitive applicants for academic positions at Universities.Access to Further StudiesUpon graduation, students would have obtained the highest academic title possible.