Health Psychology MSc
UCL (University College London)
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Specialise in health psychology at Master’s level at one of the world’s top universities. Benefit from expert-led in-person lectures, and hands-on experience with data collection, clinical observations and placements. This one-year full-time/two-year part-time programme is the longest running of its kind and the ideal stepping stone into work as a chartered health psychologist or a Clinical Psychology PhD. Give yourself a head start in building an impactful career as a health psychologist or ...Read more

Specialise in health psychology at Master’s level at one of the world’s top universities. Benefit from expert-led in-person lectures, and hands-on experience with data collection, clinical observations and placements. This one-year full-time/two-year part-time programme is the longest running of its kind and the ideal stepping stone into work as a chartered health psychologist or a Clinical Psychology PhD. Give yourself a head start in building an impactful career as a health psychologist or researcher on UCL’s hugely popular Health Psychology MSc, accredited by the British Psychology Society (BPS). You’ll gain a deep grounding in all the theories and main ideas central to current health psychology, receive training in doing your own research, and be encouraged to develop your own specialisation. Weekly journal clubs will help you build your critical appraisal and presentation skills, with regular opportunities to practise presenting papers.

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25 May 21

Overall experience was different to first year because of the online nature. However I have received high quality education with the support of helpful staff. There are also some..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
26 Jan 15

Couldn't be happier anywhere else! Really good private halls. Some of the course isn't as good though, what they 'sell' isn't quit right, not much psychology involved. UCL..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in psychology from a UK university, or overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A lower second-class UK Bachelor's degree or equivalent may be accepted with evidence of further study or relevant work experience. Applicants are encouraged to have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) if they want to pursue a career as a Chartered Health Psychologist in the UK.

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£14,200 per year

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£39,200 per year

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25 May 21
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Overall experience was different to first year because of the online nature. However I have received high quality education with the support of helpful staff. There are also some...
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SR
Student Reviewer
26 Jan 15
Psychology and Language Sciences
Couldn't be happier anywhere else! Really good private halls. Some of the course isn't as good though, what they 'sell' isn't quit right, not much psychology involved. UCL...
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