MSc Clinical and Health Psychology / Application and selection

Year of entry: 2025

How to apply

Please note this course is now closed for admissions for 2025 entry.

2026 information will be published in the autumn (2025). If you have any questions please contact pgtaught.psychology@manchester.ac.uk

Application is via our online application form. We do not require a personal statement.

Applications are assessed at periodic academic review panels. The first panel for 2025 entry was on 17th January 2025. We recommend you apply as early as possible. We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full.

Please note that the part-time option is only available to home students. The full-time option is available to all.

Advice to applicants

International students must also upload a scanned copy of their passport.

Applications are assessed at periodic academic review panels and the first panel is 17th January 2025. We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full.

Please note that the part-time option is only available to home students. The full-time option is available to all.

Depending on the number of offers made after the final review panel, we may continue to accept applications, impose a new closing date or place any late applications on a waiting list.

We look for strong grades in research methods/statistics units (a minimum of 2:1) to support your application. If your course does not include dedicated research methods/statistics units, please provide details of which parts of your degree have included research methods, and details of your grades. We understand there may be reasons why some grades do not reflect your potential. Please contact us if this applies to you.

Please submit supporting documentation via the online application form. Personal statements and CVs will not be considered as part of the application process. Only fully completed applications and additional requested documentation (second reference and research proposal) will be considered by the admissions tutor.

How your application is considered

Applicants will be rated on the following criteria:

  • a good first degree in psychology (at least Upper Second)
  • a minimum of 2:1 in all research method units and dissertation

Applications will be held and assessed together at academic review panels and the first panel is 17th January 2025. Depending on the number of offers made following the final review panel we may continue to accept applications and impose a new closing date or place any late applications on a waiting list.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful, you may apply again.

Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.

We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.