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.
You'll study across a number of compulsory modules designed to give you a broad knowledge of health psychology as a professional discipline, the key theoretical models and research in the field, alongside the role of the health psychologist.
The course takes place over three semesters, autumn, spring, and summer. Typically taught modules are delivered in the autumn and spring semesters with the summer used for the research project, however, this will be dependent on your mode of study.
If you choose the MSc route, you'll take all of the compulsory modules for a total of 180 credits.
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2027 entry.
You'll also need proof of holding Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) either from your University or the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you've not studied an accredited course you'll need to take an accredited conversion programme or look at our other offerings.
You'll also need proof of holding Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) either from your University or the British Psychological Society (BPS).
If you've completed your degree at an institution outside of the UK, you'll need to submit an individual application for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society so they can properly assess your eligibility for the GBC.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 8 位 | 伦敦大学学院University College London | 1年 | 40800英镑/年 |
| 第 37 位 | 伦敦国王学院King's College London | 1年 | 42900英镑/年 |
| 第 40 位 | 曼彻斯特大学The University of Manchester | 1年 | 35300英镑/年 |
| 第 111 位 | 南安普顿大学University of Southampton | 1年 | 34000英镑/年 |
| 第 416 位 | 阿斯顿大学Aston University | 1年 | 24800英镑/年 |
| 第 851 位 | 威斯敏斯特大学University of Westminster | 1年 | 18000英镑/年 |