DHealthPsych Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology
Liverpool John Moores University
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DHealthPsy - Doctorate in Health Psychology

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About this course LJMUs Prof Doc in Health Psychology meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in Health Psychology and leads to eligibility for registration with the HCPC. Choose this programme which meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in health psychology and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Benefit from studying on a course that is British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited and HCPC approved ...Read more

About this course LJMU's Prof Doc in Health Psychology meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in Health Psychology and leads to eligibility for registration with the HCPC. Choose this programme which meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in health psychology and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Benefit from studying on a course that is British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited and HCPC approved Experience quality training and supervision on a course underpinned by high-grade research and practice activity Learn from enthusiastic, expert staff offering supportive learning opportunities Enjoy career opportunities in the health industry, healthcare provision, teaching and research Option to study 27 months Full-time, 4 years Part-time or 6 years Part-time Health psychology is an exciting new discipline with growing opportunities for qualified professionals. The DHealthPsych programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping the future Health Psychologist for a range of professional scenarios. In keeping with the nationally agreed curriculum competences for Health Psychologists, you will be developing your skills in teaching and training, behaviour change interventions, research, consultancy and demonstrating that you have the generic professional skills needed to qualify in this field. This is achieved through your own job role, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.

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18/279
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76th
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Lucy
04 Mar 25

Best is the people and my course. Worst is being very low on..Read more

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Hope
04 Mar 25

I’d say my best experience within uni grounds was the freshers fair in September. There was a lot of stands and there was a ride as well. Honestly it was really fun because i..Read more

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The following criteria are essential: BPS GBC A BPS accredited MSc Health Psychology, normally at least at merit level A pre-arranged work placement of at least one year which can be evidenced at interview. This is normally full-time employment, or voluntary work, or a combination of both. A mixture of part-time roles can be acceptable, provided that the total amount of work across all placements/employment is in line with the enrolment status of the trainee, i.e. full or part-time. Placements are not normally arranged by the university, but by the trainee. Evidence of employer support for the programme of study, to be evidenced at interview Successful performance at interview Acceptable references from three sources.

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£1,521 month

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Living Cost- You must budget for a minimum of 1,023 per month (at a maximum of nine months) to cover your living expenses, according to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

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Lucy
04 Mar 25
MSc Health Psychology
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Hope
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I’d say my best experience within uni grounds was the freshers fair in September. There was a lot of stands and there was a ride as well. Honestly it was really fun because i...
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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