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  Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology DProf


University of Portsmouth    School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science

Full time & Part time October Prof Doctorate 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Biological Sciences (4)

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Are you passionate about sport and exercise psychology? Our Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology (DProf) is a groundbreaking programme approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. This unique course offers a blend of academic and vocational learning, allowing you to achieve a doctoral degree and become a Practitioner Psychologist. You'll develop advanced research skills, supervised by experienced professionals in the field. The programme consists of three core units, focusing on publication and dissemination, research proposals, and a professional project. Entry requirements include a psychology or sport and exercise psychology degree, as well as BPS accredited masters. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

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Overview

This course was the first Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology to be approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). On completion of this course you will hold a doctoral degree and be eligible to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.

The course offers a unique blended learning opportunity for those who wish to achieve both the highest level of academic degree and vocational qualification to practice as a psychologist within the sport and exercise domain. Holding these dual qualifications is increasingly important for both career and professional development in the field of sport and exercise psychology.

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Entry Requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or conversion course in Psychology or Sport & Exercise Psychology which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered status (GBC) & a BPS accredited masters degree which confers Stage I of the BPS Qualification in Sport & Exercise Psychology. Should an applicant not have completed these prior degrees, it is possible that they could complete these pre-requisites within the department before progressing onto the Professional Doctorate. Applicants are invited to interview. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.




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