Health Psychology MSc
University of West London
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MSc - Master of Science

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OverviewWith the Covid-19 pandemic serving as a stark reminder that the choices we make about our health and our health behaviours do matter, there is no better time to immerse yourself in our MSc Health Psychology degree.As health psychologists, our mission is to help people deal with and adjust to the challenges they face as a result of ill health or when trying to lead a healthier life, so why not join the frontline of this rapidly expanding discipline?Why should I study this Masters in ...Read more

Overview

With the Covid-19 pandemic serving as a stark reminder that the choices we make about our health and our health behaviours do matter, there is no better time to immerse yourself in our MSc Health Psychology degree.

As health psychologists, our mission is to help people deal with and adjust to the challenges they face as a result of ill health or when trying to lead a healthier life, so why not join the frontline of this rapidly expanding discipline?

Why should I study this Masters in Health Psychology course?

As well as the opportunity to learn from specialist staff with a wealth of experience in both teaching and health psychology research, you will also get the chance to:

  • develop your skills in state-of-the-art psychology research facilities
  • benefit from our established links to external health organisations that offer practitioner training as well as volunteering and networking opportunities
  • study in small, personal groups in an engaging and focused environment
  • enjoy expert guest speakers
  • gain accreditation by the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology.

This Health Psychology course meets the Stage-1 training requirements developed by the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Division of Health Psychology and will prepare you to advance to Stage 2 training, which enables you to become a fully-fledged health psychologist.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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58th

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Entry requirements

You must hold, or be eligible for, the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) with a lower second (2:2), upper second (2:1) or first-class award (1st). You may also be advised to apply for GBC if you: can demonstrate evidence of practical experience relevant to health psychology; have attained an additional qualification relevant to health psychology; can show evidence during your undergraduate degree of particular strengths in health psychology.

Tuition fees

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£9,750 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £9,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,250 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,250. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing Greater London W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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