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MSc Health Psychology

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Advance your knowledge. Unravel different theories. Apply what you learn to all aspects of health, illness, and disability. Everything we teach in our MSc Health Psychology will equip you with the practical skills and specialist knowledge you need for your future.

We’ve designed this program for psychology graduates who have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). You’ll develop interpersonal, evaluative, technical, and creative skills to assess health issues and design effective interventions.

Learning flexibly in person and online, we’ll help you sharpen your analytical, problem-solving, and advanced research skills to prepare you for postgraduate employment or further study in health psychology and beyond.

To help you think about your future, we’ll introduce you to a range of career pathways and specialist roles that you could explore.

General Eligibility

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honors (2:1 or above) in psychology, as well as the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

You will also need to demonstrate attaining a minimum of upper second-class honors (2:1 or above) in your dissertation module (or equivalent final-year research project), evidencing this by supplying a detailed copy of your degree transcript (or equivalent).

An interview may form part of the selection process.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced Statistics and Qualitative Analyses

Applications of Health Psychology

Behaviour Change

Independent Research Project in Health Psychology

Health and Wellbeing in Society

Professional Issues

Promoting Recovery

Psychological Processes

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

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