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    MSc Full-time: 12 months Part-time: 24 months

Masters Degree Description

Why don't people eat healthily? How do people adjust to getting a diagnosis for a chronic condition? Can psychological factors influence how well someone recovers from surgery? On our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Health Psychology MSc you'll develop an understanding of the key theoretical models and research in the field, alongside the role of the health psychologist. Our course has a unique focus on career development and planning and professional skills in health psychology.

You’ll be taught by internationally-recognised research-active staff who bring their expertise in key areas of health psychology and public health to your learning experience. The excellent integration of our health psychology and public health teaching is one of the commendations we received as part of our accreditation along with the professional skills and career development opportunities we give our students.

At Nottingham you'll learn with a real focus on your individual career pathway, helping you to take the next step on your career journey in psychology.

Entry Requirements

2:1 in Psychology

You will also need proof of holding Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) either from your University or the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you have not studied an accredited course you will need to take an accredited conversion programme or look at our other offerings

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Our graduates have gone on to varied and interesting careers and further study, including:

  • Research assistant/associate (exploring binge drinking; aspects of chronic illness)
  • Working for Health Psychology consultancy companies
  • PhDs and Doctorates (Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology)
  • Working in industry (pharmaceutical companies)
  • Working for the NHS (smoking cessations advisers and in pain management clinics)

Module Details

  • Chronic Illness20 credits
  • Context and Perspectives in Health Psychology10 credits
  • Further Medical Statistics10 credits
  • Health Care Contexts10 credits
  • Population Health Research Methods and Practice20 credits
  • Professional Skills in Health Psychology20 credits
  • Qualitative Methodology and Analysis10 credits
  • Understanding, Predicting and Changing Health Behaviour20 credits
  • Independent Research Project60 credits

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