DForenPsy Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (Post Qualification Doctorate) / Overview
Year of entry: 2025
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- Degree awarded
- Doctorate in Forensic Psychology
- Duration
- 3 Years Full Time
- Entry requirements
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Candidates must be registered forensic psychologists and should hold a master's degree in the relevant discipline with a merit or above classification.
This is a post qualification research degree; candidates must have completed stage one and stage two of applied forensic training and be registered with the HCPC.
- How to apply
Candidates must be registered Forensic Psychologists. This is a post qualification research degree; candidates must have completed stage one and stage two of applied forensic training and be registered with the HCPC.
Before you apply you’ll need to check you meet our entry requirements and contact our Doctoral Academy Admissions team who will be able to put you in touch with a relevant supervisor and answer any questions you may have.
You'll also need to read the 'Advice to Applicants' section for more information on applying and the supporting documents you’ll require.
Programme options
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Programme overview
Our Post Qualification Doctorate in Forensic Psychology is designed for existing qualified and registered forensic psychologists looking to advance their career and contribute to new knowledge in the field.
- Design research to understand themes at the forefront of forensic psychology.
- Produce a new and original contribution to professional knowledge in the field.
- Develop a systematic, critical and comprehensive understanding of a substantial body of knowledge.
- Build on prior research experience in order to develop advanced research skills.
- Strengthen the profession and support your career prospects as a forensic psychologist.
- Enhance your ability to supervise applied research conducted by trainee forensic psychologists, improve your supervisory skills and offer opportunities to support your organisations objectives and priorities.
Open days
Visit our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health postgraduate research page to find out about upcoming open days and events.
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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(full-time)
UK students (per annum): £5,006
International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,000
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/
- School/Faculty overview
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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