Psychology with Clinical and Health Perspectives BSc (Hons)

Discover how psychology is applied to health or clinically-related issues. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Perspectives degree is designed to help you explore concepts and theories of the mind and behaviour and their application to human functioning. You will be introduced to the psychology of mental health and wellbeing, the psychological basis of clinical disorders, and psychological experiences of living with chronic health conditions.

You will be taught by experts who are carrying out world-leading research in their field. They’ll help you investigate different areas by asking why. Why do mental illnesses occur? Why don’t we exercise as much as we should? And we’ll also ask how. How can we support people living with chronic conditions? How can we encourage people to live more healthily?

Developing research skills is vital too. We’ll help you explore the latest methodologies. At the same time, you’ll develop career skills in creativity, critical thinking and communication.

As you discover what influences thoughts and behaviours in clinical and health settings, you’ll be able to test your skills hands-on. The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Perspectives course includes a work placement option and you will have the opportunity to engage in research work which will bring your specialist subject knowledge to life.

There are three key reasons why we believe that studying clinical and health psychology at Edge Hill gives you an advantage over studying elsewhere:

• • We can help you think like a Psychologist – the applied focus of our curriculum and practical learning opportunities, enables you to apply your subject knowledge to personal and professional scenarios
  • We can help you get more from being a Psychology student- our ethos of student involvement means we open up opportunities for you to be part of our psychology community
  • We give you access to psychology experts- all our academic staff are research-active and we also have registered psychology practitioners representing areas including Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Our experts weave their subject knowledge into the curriculum, which means you will always be learning from psychology experts.

An accredited degree

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. Our degree is the perfect foundation on which to build your further education and training.

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Your future career

Kickstart your career in the psychology sector and apply your skills in a range of rewarding roles. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Perspectives degree is the perfect foundation on which to build your further education and training.

There are a wide range of career paths that this degree could lead to including:

• Psychological wellbeing practitioner
• Clinical psychology
• Health psychology
• Community mental health worker
• Project officers in health trusts
• Welfare support worker
• Care professions
• Public Health Officer
• Community health educator
• Wellness Officer
• Health Policy Advisor
• Behavioural Science Officer
• Health Promotion Officer
• Health Improvement Practitioner

It is important to note that if you want to train as a psychologist, you’ll need to undertake postgraduate education.

At Edge Hill, we have a range of aligned postgraduate pathways which can enable you to continue your journey in Clinical and Health Psychology:

• MSc Health Psychology
• MSc Coaching Psychology
• MSc Psychotherapy and Counselling
• MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Well-being
• Mental Health and Well-being Practitioner (Specialist Adult Mental Health)