MSc Health Psychology

Course Overview

Health Psychologists apply psychological knowledge and skills in clinical and community settings. They contribute to the prevention of illness and the promotion of health and wellbeing. They design and implement interventions to improve the experience and outcomes for those who are ill or disabled and for their carers €“ as well as helping to shape the policies and systems which affect healthcare. Our particular ethos is to adopt a critical and holistic understanding of the experience of health and wellbeing, recognising the importance of social, cultural and economic factors. The significance of our psychosocial world has been highlighted during the COVID-19 crisis €“ where weve witnessed the importance of social support networks and economic assets to the physical and mental wellbeing of different demographic groups. The pandemic has also shown the impact of national policy and community focus on the health of frontline workers themselves.

General Eligibility

• The entry requirement is normally a minimum 2:2 on a BPS accredited Psychology undergraduate degree, or a pass with an average of at least 50% on a BPS accredited conversion award.

• Students may also be accepted if they have a minimum 2:2 in a psychology degree which is not BPS accredited, or relevant medical/ healthcare degree (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy etc.) on a case-by-case basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent.