Health Psychology

The MSc in Health Psychology is designed for individuals with a strong first degree in Psychology who wish to develop the knowledge, skills and expertise to progress to a range of career options where Psychology is applied to health. The MSc (Health Psychology) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme of academic study in the discipline of health psychology. Health Psychology is concerned with the application of psychological theory, research, and practice to the promotion and maintenance of health; the identification and amelioration of psychological factors contributing to physical illness and the improvement of the health care system and formulation of health policy. Range of modules: Provides students with a strong foundation in the discipline of Health Psychology with modules including advanced research methods, health behaviour change, biobehavioural processes in health and illness and psychological processes in health care.  

Advanced research training: Provides training in research methods including advanced statistical data analysis, qualitative research, evidence synthesis and patient and public involvement.  

Conduct a supervised research project: Demonstrate and develop your research skills through your MSc dissertation, which is written up in peer-review journal format. Students are encouraged to publish their research projects. 

Develop applied psychology skills: Enhance your skills in developing and delivering evidence-based interventions to promote health and wellbeing. 

Develop professional expertise: Hone the skills required to succeed in diverse roles, in the public and private sectors, in applying Psychology to health.

Collaborative Community: Part of a vibrant and collaborative team of Health Psychologists in the School of Psychology, connecting students with national and international networks.