However, the interview panel leave after an hour, leaving candidates free to relax. Candidates will be notified of the outcome within one week of the interviews. The Course does not accept self-funded trainees. The Academic Component of the Course aims actively to engage trainees in the learning process. This is helped greatly by the relatively small size of each year group, allowing plenty of scope for discussion and development of ideas and skills.
Trainees present cases at regular case-discussion sessions.
One day a week is allocated to private study, to allow time for preparatory reading and preparation of academic assignments. In the first year of the Course, following a general introductory academic block, teaching focuses on Adult Mental Health and Older Adults topics, reflecting the placements trainees will undertake during the year. In the second year, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Learning Disabilities teaching again corresponds to clinical placements. Third year academic sessions pursue a range of topics beyond the core specialisms, and trainees preferences and interests are incorporated in the programme. While the majority of the teaching is undertaken by clinical and academic psychologists within North Wales, psychologists from outside the area are also invited to contribute where appropriate.