The Afera Encyclopaedia: Careers edition

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Pathway

Psychologist Specialism Routes to HCPC Registration

From a GBC degree, the specialism determines the postgraduate route — a professional doctorate for clinical/counselling/educational, or a BPS-accredited Stage-1 MSc plus Stage-2 supervised practice for forensic/health/occupational/sport — all ending in HCPC registration under the matching protected title.

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