Health Psychology MSc
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    Health Psychology MSc

    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Nottingham
    University Rank:#109
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 38,004 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Health Psychology MSc

    About

    Course overview

    Why don't people eat healthily? How do people adjust to getting a diagnosis for a chronic condition? Can psychological factors influence how well someone recovers from surgery? On our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Health Psychology MSc you'll develop an understanding of the key theoretical models and research in the field, alongside the role of the health psychologist. Our course has a unique focus on career development and planning and professional skills in health psychology.

    You’ll be taught by internationally-recognised research-active staff who bring their expertise in key areas of health psychology and public health to your learning experience. The excellent integration of our health psychology and public health teaching is one of the commendations we received as part of our accreditation along with the professional skills and career development opportunities we give our students.

    At Nottingham you'll learn with a real focus on your individual career pathway, helping you to take the next step on your career journey in psychology.

    Watch Heather Buchanan, Professor of Health Psychology in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. She talks about their research focus, projects and modules on the MSc in Health Psychology and career opportunities for graduates.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate degree2:1 in Psychology
    International and EU equivalentsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

    For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.
    Additional information

    You'll also need proof of holding Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) either from your University or the British Psychological Society (BPS).

    If you've completed your degree at an institution outside of the UK, you'll need to submit an individual application for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society so they can properly assess your eligibility for the GBC.

    Find out more about applying for graduate membership of the BPS.

    IELTS6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
    English language requirementsAs well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our;course listings.

    We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. Check the table below against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need. You can also;meet our entry requirements through a;presessional English course;with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

    Career

    Careers

    We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Graduate destinations

    Our graduates have gone on to varied and interesting careers and further study, including:

    • Research assistant/associate (exploring binge drinking; aspects of chronic illness)
    • Working for Health Psychology consultancy companies
    • PhDs and Doctorates (Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology)
    • Working in industry (pharmaceutical companies)
    • Working for the NHS (smoking cessations advisers and in pain management clinics)

    Career progression

    The average starting salary for postgraduates from the School of Medicine was £30,100.*

    * HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23.

    British Psychological Society

    This course provides Stage One training in Health Psychology and is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).  Our re-accreditation visit in 2024 conferred two commendations of excellence - our focus on employability, particularly through our professional skills module and our integration of public health and health psychology teaching.  

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    38,004 / year(s)

    Health Psychology MSc

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham

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