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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

The Health Psychology MSc, accredited by the British Psychological Society, will enable you to apply the scientific and theoretical principles and ideas of health psychology using a scholarly and critical approach and develop the practical skills and knowledge required for employment or research in the field.

The programme provides a thorough grounding in theories, concepts and empirical findings central to current health psychology. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own area of specialisation and be given formal training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Who this course is for

This programme is suitable for students seeking a thorough grounding in health psychology as preparation for a subsequent research degree or employment in a related field.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in psychology from a UK university, or overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A lower second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent may be accepted with evidence of further study or relevant work experience.

Applicants are encouraged to have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) if they want to pursue a career as a Chartered Health Psychologist in the UK.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Given the academic nature of the programme, our students acquire important research experience and skills. This is very helpful when applying for advanced degrees, and each year a significant number of students successfully go on to secure PhD studentships and clinical doctorates. As the focus of the MSc is on improving healthcare and delivery, students also take up positions within the public or private healthcare sector.

Employability

Many graduates of the programme continue to PhD-level study or find work as researchers or in roles allied to psychology, healthcare services and delivery.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Chronic Illness from the Health Psychology Perspective
  •  Physical and Mental Health, Stress and Ageing
  •  Individual, Social and Cultural Perspectives in Health Psychology
  •  Health Related Behaviours and Cognitions
  •  MSc Health Psychology : Project Report
  •  Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 1
  •  Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 2
  •  Effective Research Practice
  •  Healthcare and Intervention Delivery

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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