Health Psychology MSc
University of Staffordshire
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The Health Psychology MSc is for individuals seeking advanced training in the application of psychological theories, methods and research to the understanding of health, illness and healthcare. Taught in our multi-million-pound Science Centre, the course will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the core issues and debates within health psychology theory, research and application. This includes exploring models and theories of health behaviour, considering the impact of living with ...Read more

The Health Psychology MSc is for individuals seeking advanced training in the application of psychological theories, methods and research to the understanding of health, illness and healthcare. Taught in our multi-million-pound Science Centre, the course will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the core issues and debates within health psychology theory, research and application. This includes exploring models and theories of health behaviour, considering the impact of living with long-term conditions, contemplating communication issues in healthcare settings – and investigating how psychology can impact on practice through areas such as health promotion and behavioural change. You will also be introduced to the basics of therapeutic work in our exciting ''Introduction to Applied Therapeutic And Clinical Skills'' module.Staffordshire University has a thriving Health Psychology research culture, focused in the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, with an excellent national and international reputation. The Health Psychology Programmes at Staffordshire University have nine commendations from the BPS (2018) for:The positive and strong ethos of developing reflective practice of students the exemplary support provided Embedding employability skills and developing students critical evaluation and research skillsThe development of applied skills through initiatives such as the journal club and giving students access to service users to develop their applied skills and communication skills at an early stage in their training The use of real-world assessments such as the grants application is highly innovative and show students clear career progression.CareersThe course provides many opportunities to develop your employability skills and explore career pathways following completion of the MSc. For example:You will have opportunities to see other MSc Health Psychology graduates (including our own) present their work, either as guest lecturers on modules or as part of the visiting speaker programme organised by the department.We include sessions on the course where we teach you about developing a CV, applying for posts and interview skills.Staffordshire University also offers Stage 2 training via our Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology. On the MSc, you will be taught by staff who are involved in the delivery of this programme and learn about the requirements of this training pathway.

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Students need: A First or 2:1 (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in Psychology as recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). An academic reference. A personal statement outlining your interest in Health Psychology. Additional requirements for overseas applicants: If you have not completed a British Psychological Society-accredited BSc at a UK university, you must obtain Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the BPS and include evidence of this with your application. If your first language is not English, you must have achieved 7.0 or above on all components of the IELTS. If you dont meet our entry criteria: If you have a BSc (Hons) Psychology at a 2:2 level and recent relevant experience or other relevant qualifications, you may be eligible to register for the Certificate in Health Psychology, with the potential to progress to the MSc. In such cases, admission normally follows interview with the course director, and is at the discretion of the course team.

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University of Staffordshire
College Road Stoke on Trent Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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