MSc Research Methods
Bournemouth University
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On this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course, you will gain advanced knowledge and understanding of Health Psychology theory and practice, and apply it across all aspects of health, illness and disability.Why study MSc Health Psychology at BU?Take the first step to becoming a Health Psychologist on this accredited course and be equipped with the necessary qualification to undertake stage two trainingUnique insight into the influence of stress and resilience on lifespan, with a ...Read more

On this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course, you will gain advanced knowledge and understanding of Health Psychology theory and practice, and apply it across all aspects of health, illness and disability.

Why study MSc Health Psychology at BU?

  • Take the first step to becoming a Health Psychologist on this accredited course and be equipped with the necessary qualification to undertake stage two training
  • Unique insight into the influence of stress and resilience on lifespan, with a focus on child health psychology
  • Benefit from the knowledge of our expert staff in relation to health-related cognitions and behaviours
  • Learn transferrable skills like interpreting, presenting and writing research as well as how to write grant proposals
  • Opportunity to take a placement in a health psychology setting though our links with providers such as NHS Trusts, clinicians or schools, and public health domains. We also offer the opportunity to gain experience as research assistants, working on academically led research
  • Select your research project from a range of health psychology research projects with close support and supervision throughout, as well as supportive seminars on relevant topics.

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9/101
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63rd
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55th
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11 Feb 25

I would love some bigger classes but other than that this was the best decision I ever..Read more

Entry requirements

?A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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£10,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University , Poole

Based by the sea in south-west England, just two hours from London by train, Bournemouth University offers more than 80 taught...

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Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Branksome  0.9 miles away
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