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University of Birmingham
Does Birmingham test before interview? Not settled: it says it is considering one.
The record
Before you apply
What you must meet to apply, in the course’s own words.
Right to work and fee status
For NHS-funded places applicants need to be ordinarily resident in the UK and have Home Fees status.
We are not currently offering self-funded places.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
GBC when you apply:
We are not able to accept applications from Undergraduate students.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
DegreeOur summary: A lower second (2:2): Asks for a 2:1 or first. Says nothing about a 2:2.
2:1 or 1st class level degree in Psychology, recognised by the BPS for GBC
Or have a recognised "conversion" degree, conferring GBC, with a 2:1 or 1st class level for both the undergraduate and conversion degree
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
ExperienceOur summary: 12 months minimum.
At the time of applying, applicants must have completed at least one year’s full-time equivalent (FTE) clinically relevant experience, that allows them to both understand the profession of Clinical Psychology and demonstrate that they have been applying psychological principles in a setting that is relevant to the role of a Clinical Psychologist.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Research
Evidence of competence in research methods by obtaining at least 60% on the undergraduate or conversion research dissertation
Or a Master’s or Doctoral level research degree
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
English language
All candidates must be proficient in the use of English. If English is not the candidate's first language, and they haven't previously studied at degree level in English, then proficiency will need to be demonstrated to the level of IELTS 7 or equivalent within two-years of the start of the programme in September 2027.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Earlier NHS-funded training
We are not able to accept applicants who have recently received NHS funding for other training in line with current Health Education England (HEE) protocols.
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Other study
We are not able to accept applicants already enrolled on other postgraduate programmes unless these are due to be completed and awarded prior to the start of the ClinPsyD (September 2027).
Source: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; checked .
Not mentioned on these pages: driving licence, getting to placements, suitability statements and other conditions.
Pages read: Clearing House entry requirements, updated ; Clearing House selection procedure, updated ; Birmingham course page; all checked .
Before interview
Considering a test
The course states: “We do not currently have any additional tests as part of short-listing, but we are reviewing our selection process and therefore this is subject to change.”
More about the test
The Clearing House separately lists Birmingham as considering introducing a short-listing test or questionnaire.
Sources: Clearing House, checked ; Clearing House test list, checked .
At interview
A panel interview and a presentation.
When“Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 May and Monday 10 to Friday 14 May”
Source: Clearing House list of 2027 interview dates for NHS places, updated ; checked .
Face-to-face interviews with small panels of programme team members, Experts by Experience and local clinical psychologists. Applicants currently give a short research-based presentation. The course says the exact nature of the interview is subject to change.
Source: Clearing House, checked .
What your form is rated on
Application forms are anonymised and rated against a set of criteria including competencies in:
- Clinical work, Academia/Research, and Personal Suitability
Source: Clearing House, checked .
A note on this record
Both the course and the Clearing House flag this as under review. Check the course's own pages close to the application deadline.
Dates for 2027 entry
- Applications close
- 18 November 2026, 1:00 pm
- Interviews
- “Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 May and Monday 10 to Friday 14 May”
Sources: Clearing House, checked ; Clearing House 2027 list, NHS places, checked .
Prepare for this course
- Practise interview questionsUses a panel interview and a presentation. On research and critical appraisal, its record mentions “short research-based presentation”.
Our own questions, on the themes courses name.
- Practise situational judgementThis course has not named filmed scenarios or values-based questions at interview, which the SJT practice rehearses.
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Reported online by applicants, not confirmed by the course
What trainees and applicants have said in public about selection here, paraphrased. The process may have changed since.
Posted in 2015: 1 report from a single account
One account
Around 2015 Birmingham held a written test at the university before interviews, normally over three February sessions.
Source: ClinPsy forum, 1 Feb 2015, checked .
If you have applied here
What Birmingham says about feedback
Written feedback is available for applicants who have been interviewed but have been unsuccessful in their application. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to provide feedback to applicants who have not been interviewed.
Source: Clearing House, selection procedure, updated ; checked .
Applying again: feedback from each course
About the practice here
- The course may add a short-listing test. Check its own pages near the deadline.
This site is not affiliated with University of Birmingham.
Sources
- clearing-house.org.uk: selection procedureUpdated 21 September 2026; checked 24 September 2026.
- clearing-house.org.uk: which courses use a short-listing testChecked 24 September 2026.
- clearing-house.org.uk: interview dates for 2027 by course, for NHS placesUpdated 5 October 2026; checked 22 October 2026.