psychapplicant21 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has applied to or is currently completing a Clinical Psychology PhD in America?I have applied to programs for Fall 2019 intake and I am waiting to hear back about interviews. If you have applied or are a current PhD student it would be helpful if you could share your experiences of the interview process and your experience transitioning to America as a UK citizen!Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChrisx Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I applied for fall 2019 and I'm Nigerian but I have an MSc in Psychology from the UK. It's a bit scary cos I think funding for international students can be a bit low but I'm looking forward to hearing back from them. May I ask why you decided to apply to the US considering that the Clinical doctorate in the UK is tuition free, 3 years and you get paid band 5 or 6-ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychapplicant21 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) I also completed an MRes in the UK! Yes but most places do provide funding even if you are an international applicant because they recognize the diversity and value of having a different perspective in research! I applied to the US because they combine research and clinical which I think is really important - in the UK it is separate if you choose clinical you must complete the 3 year doctorate and if you want to do research you do a 3 year PhD. On paper it sounds great but in reality it is highly competitive and once you gain a place you are over worked, under paid and constantly stressed. To get a place on the clinical doctorate can take years as most applicants now have a PhD on top of a masters and you also must gain experience working as an Assistant Psychologist which is even less pay and even more competitive as up to 1,000 applicants can apply for 1 position and most already have AP experience! Therefore I am taking my chances in America ? Edited January 4, 2019 by UK_PhD_Applicant xChrisx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higaisha Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I've always wondered what clinical psych is like in the UK, I hear its a lot less hassle than NA, seems y'all don't agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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