Universities United Kingdom University of Westminster Courses MSc Health Psychology

MSc Health Psychology
at University of Westminster

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 15,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
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Program Overview

Health psychology plays a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of the population. Our Health Psychology MSc, based in the heart of London, was one of the first Master's in Health Psychology and has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1999. It includes an innovative portfolio of assessments geared to developing transferable skills, and relating directly to the world of work. Our course also provides the opportunity to gain work experience and apply your knowledge in a health psychology setting, while considering future career plans.

The course is taught by a core team of enthusiastic and supportive research-active staff, with collaborative links to external institutions in London and beyond. Successful completion of the course (Stage 1) is a prerequisite for the further training (Stage 2) to become a health psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

In addition to the core taught programme, we work with a range of practitioners to provide additional professional training in areas such as resilience, coaching and clinical practice.

The Health Psychology MSc will give you an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and applied bases of health, illness and disease. The main aim is to help you to develop the theoretical and methodological skills essential for conducting independent research and applying health psychology in practice.

We provide a coherent programme of study covering the content, methods and application of health psychology. In particular, the course emphasises the importance of an evidence-based approach to health psychology, and develops the core skills needed for Stage 2 training. Within the core modules, there is considerable flexibility for you to choose particular areas of study of interest.

Course Content
Core modules
- Health Psychology: A Lifespan Development Perspective
- Theories and Perspectives in Health Psychology
- Data Handling and Research Methods for Applied Psychology
- Health Psychology in Practice
- Individual Differences, Health, Stress and Illness
- Specialist Topics for Applied Psychology
Entry Requirement
An upper second class honours degree (2:1) in a psychology degree that grants eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS. Candidates with a lower second class honours degree (2:2) or without GBC will be considered. We will take into account your academic profile and work experience within health psychology or a related field. In the personal statement, we encourage applicants to reflect on the ways that their experience to date would enable them to succeed at Masters' level. You may be invited to an informal interview.

If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all components.

One academic reference is required, if the most recent degree is more than five years old we may be able to accept a work reference.
Fees & Scholarships
International tuition fee: £15,000 (Price per academic year)
Career Prospect
The Health Psychology MSc course is a prerequisite for pursuing Stage 2 training leading to Registration with the HCPC as a Health Psychologist. This route is only available if you have Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS.

This course can also serve as a precursor to a PhD in Psychology, and other areas of applied psychology such as clinical or counselling psychology.

Cost Of Studying At University of Westminster

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Health Psychology at University of Westminster