The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSc | Full-time | 1 year | September | GBP 6200 | GBP 12300 |
Health psychologists apply psychological research and methods to:
Health Psychologists work in health and academic settings:
Health Psychology is one of the latest branches of Psychology to be given professional status by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This means that you will need to complete an accredited MSc in Health Psychology as the first step towards gaining Chartered Health Psychologist status and registration with HPC as a Health Psychologist. For more details, see the Division of Health Psychology web pages.
Course content
The MSc in Health Psychology is awarded on the successful completion of the following modules:
These modules cover the core curriculum of health psychology required by the BPS for Stage One professional training.
Staffordshire University Masters Program
The MSc in Health Psychology operates within the general framework for the University Modular Masters Programme. To obtain an MSc in Health Psychology you will have to complete modules worth 180 credits. This programme of study normally takes 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time to complete. It is also possible to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Psychology following the completion of taught modules worth 60 credits, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology having completed taught modules worth 120 credits.
Full time students attend weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Part time students attend on Thursdays in the first year, and Tuesdays in the second year.
Additional requirements for overseas applicants:
If you do not meet our entry criteria:
If you have a BSc Hons in psychology at a 2.2 level and recent clinical experience or other relevant qualifications you may be eligible to register for the certificate in Health Psychology, with the potential to progress to the MSc. Please contact Dr Amy Burton [email protected] to discuss your options.
Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:
Bachelor of Business Administration BBA
University of Applied Sciences Europe - Amsterdam
Find out moreLeader Communication in a Cross Cultural & Changing World Short Course, Winter School
ESSCA School of Management – Online Programs
Find out moreIf you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:
There are 163 other courses listed from University of Staffordshire. A selection of these are displayed below:
Advanced Forensic Practice (Custody Health Professional) MSc
University of Staffordshire
Find out moreAdvanced Forensic Practice (Custody Health Professional) PG Cert
University of Staffordshire
Find out moreAdvanced Forensic Practice (Custody Health Professional) PG Dip
University of Staffordshire
Find out moreAdvanced Forensic Practice (Sexual Assault And Custody Health Professional) MSc
University of Staffordshire
Find out moreAdvanced Forensic Practice (Sexual Assault And Custody Health Professional) PG Dip
University of Staffordshire
Find out moreFind out more about studying in the United Kingdom