Clinical and Health Psychology MSc

The MSc Clinical and Health Psychology course offers a unique curriculum, combining expert academics with cutting edge research, practitioner guest speakers, and those with lived experience to provide advanced knowledge in the research, theory and practice of Clinical and Health psychology. Build your understanding of the psychology of mental and physical health and wellbeing, psychological distress, and behavioural issues alongside receiving training in professional practice and research methods. This course has been designed to prepare students with the academic knowledge and skills necessary for further postgraduate study, professional registration, or direct entry into clinical and health psychology practice. Throughout the programme, students engage with contemporary theoretical frameworks and evidence-based interventions across diverse psychological conditions and health contexts. The curriculum encompasses core areas including cognitive behavioural approaches, systemic and psychodynamic perspectives, neuropsychology, health behaviour change, and psychological assessment and formulation. Students develop competence in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, enabling them to critically evaluate existing literature and contribute original research to the field. The programme emphasises the integration of theory with practice through case studies, role-play scenarios, and real-world applications. Guest practitioners bring professional experience and insights from varied settings including NHS services, private practice, and specialist psychological services. This multifaceted approach ensures students understand both the academic foundations and practical realities of clinical and health psychology work. Graduates emerge with enhanced critical thinking abilities, advanced research skills, and professional competencies valued across healthcare, mental health services, organisational psychology, and research settings. The qualification prepares students for routes including doctoral training in clinical psychology, health psychology specialism, academic research positions, or immediate employment in psychological services and related fields.