Health Psychology, Postgraduate Taught - MSc - 2022/23 entry

During the course you will:

• Develop a detailed understanding and advanced knowledge of the key theoretical and applied issues in health psychology
• Develop knowledge and understanding of skills involved when working with a range of clients over the lifespan (cross-cultural perspectives, gender differences, children and the role of the family in health and illness, and death, dying, and bereavement), management of acute and long-term conditions and the impact of health services
• Critically examine how psychological theory is used to inform health initiatives and heath interventions
• Explore the core components of developing and evaluating psychological interventions in health psychology with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing
• Receive formal training in a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods and gain hands-on, practical experience in applying a range of advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques
• Have the opportunity to design, conduct and report a high-quality research project on an area of your choice in Health Psychology with expert guidance
• Develop critical self-reflection, reflexivity, and capabilities relevant to progression to health psychology practice, work or scholarship in the health sector

Receive the necessary training to meet the competencies for Stage 1 training in health psychology, which enables you to proceed to Stage 2 doctoral-level training and register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered health psychologist. On our BPS accredited Stage 1 MSc Health Psychology course we employ a mixture of traditional and contemporary teaching methods to enhance your learning experience and engagement with the course. We use innovative teaching methods through adopting a skills based, problem-solving approach to learning.

Our practical approach allows you to gain hands on experience and training in order to achieve the required skills to be a competent and knowledgeable psychology practitioner. This is reflected in the applied nature of our assessments, giving you greater marketable and valuable professional skills towards your career development.

Our Psychology department has a wide range of dedicated psychology testing labs, equipment, and specialist software to support your studies, as well as a dedicated BPS computer lab with networked computers with Psychology-specific software. Throughout the MSc, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and use a range of advanced specialist psychology software.

Bachelor Degree from a recognised university with a minimum grade of 60% / Good / 2.5 / C+

Even though you may have met the stated requirements, if your first language is not English, we may ask you to take an additional English Language Test when you arrive.

Based on the results of the test, you may be required to attend regular English classes to improve your level of competence. English classes are provided free of charge and are available to all non-UK students who wish to attain greater fluency in English.

You will be taught the skills and theory you need to be successful in the health psychology industry.

Gaining practical experience in these sectors will complement your learning and on-going career development.

We encourage you to gain voluntary work experience within the charity and health-related sectors.