Psychological Approaches to Health MSc at University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
- Tuition Fee £ 25,750
- Country Rank-
- Duration12 Months
- Score IELTS: 6.5
Program Overview
This course combines the application of psychological theory with current research to improve health and healthcare delivery. Psychological Approaches to Health (MSc) is ideal for those students inspired by psychology and wanting to pursue a career in psychology, health promotion, research or healthcare.
Areas you’ll explore more in-depth include:
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obesity
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medical error
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behaviour change and psychological wellbeing
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impact of new health interventions
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the effects of multidisciplinary teamwork in healthcare
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concerns of healthcare delivery such as patient safety, government policy and economics
The course draws on theories derived primarily from health and social psychology but also cognitive, biological and clinical psychology. The topics delivered will develop your understanding and knowledge of how to promote healthy behaviours and reduce unhealthy behaviours, issues around patient safety such as the causes and consequences of medical error, as well as obesity, weight loss, malnutrition and anorexia of ageing. You will also develop a range of statistical, methodological and practical skills around systematic reviewing of evidence from primary studies and conducting health-related studies/experiments, as well as transferable skills including critical thinking, team working and communication. The course will be delivered through interactive seminars, practicals, tutorials, lectures and group/problem-based learning approaches.
Cost Of Studying At University of Leeds
Interest rates as low as 8.9% *
250K+
Students Assisted
800Cr+
Loan Amount Disbursed
5000+
Loans Sanctioned
