Course Overview

• Take the first step to becoming a Health Psychologist on this accredited course and be equipped with the necessary qualification to undertake stage two training.  

• A unique insight into the influence of stress and resilience on lifespan, with a focus on child health psychology  

• Benefit from the knowledge of our expert staff about health-related cognitions and behaviors  

• Learn transferrable skills like interpreting, presenting, and writing research, as well as how to write grant proposals  

• Opportunity to take a placement in a health psychology setting through our links with providers such as NHS Trusts, clinicians or schools, and public health domains. We also offer the opportunity to gain experience as research assistants, working on academically led research. 

• Select your research project from a range of health psychology research projects with close support and supervision throughout, as well as supportive seminars on relevant topics. 

General Eligibility

The standard requirements for embarking upon this degree are:

• ​A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

• Applicants may be invited to interview if they do not have a Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). 

• Equivalent undergraduate training or work experience may be acceptable for students with a Psychology degree outside of the UK.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in all components or equivalent.