Entry Requirements The MSc Health Psychology is an accredited professional course for those aiming to become Health Psychologists. This course is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as fulfilling Stage 1 of the two-stage process to become both Chartered and a Health Psychologist and as such has specific entry requirements, including completion of a BPS accredited undergraduate psychology degree. However, if you are interested in studying health psychology, but not wanting to complete the full training, we may be able to offer you a place even if you have not completed a BPS accredited undergraduate psychology degree. See the table below for details of the two routes into our MSc in Health Psychology. For those wishing to complete the MSc Health Psychology (Stage 1) before undertaking Stage 2 For those who do not wish to pursue a career in health psychology and who have not completed a BPS accredited undergraduate degree.** Entry Requirements A First or 2:1 (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in Psychology which must be recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Membership of the BPS (GMBPsS). A First or a 2:1 in a Psychology degree which is not BPS accredited, or is in a closely related discipline (e.g. Health). This decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. An academic reference. An academic reference. A personal statement outlining your interest in Health Psychology. A personal statement outlining your interest in Health Psychology. Please submit your application by August 5th 2024, and note that places fill fast, so the earlier you apply the better. Additional requirements for overseas applicants If you have not completed a British Psychological Society accredited BSc at a UK university, you should apply to the BPS for Graduate Membership and if successful, provide evidence of this with your application. If English is not your first language you will need IELTS 6.5 overall (with no element lower than 6). If English is not your first language you will need IELTS 6.5 overall (with no element lower than 6). Deadline for overseas applications: June 24 2024, and note that places fill fast, so the earlier you apply the better. ** If after completing the MSc in Health Psychology you decide you wish to pursue Stage 2 training and you do not have the Graduate Basis for Membership (GBMBPsS) with the BPS, then you will need to undertake a BPS accredited MSc conversion course before you can complete the Stage Two training. International students who don't meet the entry requirements If you are an international student and do not yet meet the entry criteria for this course, you may be eligible for our International Premasters Programme. This is a one-semester programme that allows you to progress onto a masters course at the University of Chichester. Contact Are you interested in this course and would like to learn more? Please email Dr Karen Rodham on: K.Rodham@chi.ac.uk for admissions queries.