MSc Health Psychology

Applicants should hold:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Psychology or related subject or a Psychology (Conversion) degree. Consideration will be given to applicants who hold the equivalent of a minimum of 2:2 undergraduate degree in Science or Social Sciences, where a minimum of 50% of undergraduate study is in Psychology with evidence of studying curriculum including research methods. Such non-standard applications will be subject to approval by the Course Directors.
• A qualification recognised by British Psychological Society giving Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) or equivalent is preferred.
• Students accepted without a BPS-recognised qualification and intending to progress to BPS Stage Two training towards Practitioner Health Psychologist status, may be required to undertake an accredited Psychology conversion course following this programme.

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Funding opportunities including scholarships available

The MSc Health Psychology course fulfils Stage 1 requirements towards becoming a registered Health Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and obtaining Full Membership of the Division of Health Psychology in the British Psychological Society, and seeks to support students in their progression to Stage 2 training, whilst also recognising the relevance of the MSc Health Psychology for working in a range of health settings, for those who may not wish to undertake Stage 2 training. The course supports students’ development of a range of core and transferable skills that are both central to Health Psychology practice and related areas of employment. Knowledge and skills developed on the course can be applied in many different settings including hospitals, local authorities, universities, schools, charities, social enterprises and organisations.

• Health Promotion and Behaviour Change – 20 credits
• Health and Illness Across the Lifespan – 20 credits
• Methodologies and Methods in Health Psychology – 20 credits
• Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis in Health Psychology – 20 credits
• Psychosocial Aspects of Illness and Disability – 20 credits
• Communication and Interactions in Healthcare – 20 credits
• Advanced Independent Research – 50 credits
• CMI module: Leading and Creating Organisational Health and Wellbeing – 10 credits