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Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in QUB

66dunaras · 2012-07-03 21:55:48

Hi everyone, I searched around for this topic but I couldnt find it so hopefully this hasnt been answered before. I want to apply for the Applied Psychology (Clinical Specialism) course in Queens University, Belfast. However, there are two options : a post graduate diploma (with four modules) over 1 yr, and a Msc over 2…

03-07-2012 9:55pm

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66dunaras

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Hi everyone,

I searched around for this topic but I couldnt find it so hopefully this hasnt been answered before.

I want to apply for the Applied Psychology (Clinical Specialism) course in Queens University, Belfast. However, there are two options : a post graduate diploma (with four modules) over 1 yr, and a Msc over 2 years (year one the same as the PG, year two a dissertation). You cannot apply for both.

Can anyone advise on whether its worth doing the extra year to get the MSc or could a PG be sufficient in gaining experience/knowledge to assist in getting into their clinical doctorate? To do the course, you need an AP post, something which I have lined up already. However, the post is voluntary and it would be much more convienent and financially viable if I just had to volunteer for one year. However, if I would be at a great disadvantage just doing the PG, I would consider doing the MSc. I already have an MSc in Health Psychology.

Can anyone who has done the course before, or who has knowledge about the doctorate programme advise me about this? Would the Msc be seen as preferential on doctorate applications , or would the content of the PG be equally impressive?
Thanks

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