MSc Health Psychology

Advance your knowledge. Unravel different theories. Apply what you learn to all aspects of health, illness and disability. Everything we teach on our MSc Health Psychology will equip you with the practical skills and specialist knowledge you need for your future.

We’ve designed this programme for psychology graduates who have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). You’ll develop the interpersonal, evaluative, technical and creative skills to assess health issues and design effective interventions.

Learning flexibly in person and online, we’ll help you sharpen your analytical, problem-solving and advanced research skills to prepare you for postgraduate employment or further study in health psychology and beyond.

To help you think about your future, we’ll introduce you to a range of career pathways and specialist roles that you could explore.

Your future career

Our MSc Health Psychology gives you the practical skills and technical knowledge to work in a range of sectors or continue your studies.

Your expertise will open doors to a range of different careers in academia, healthcare and public health. Look out for opportunities in a variety of medical and community care settings, charities and more.

If you want to continue studying, you might complete a PhD or doctoral-level study in health psychology or a related area. This course also boosts your prospects of securing a place on a doctorate training programme in clinical psychology.

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in psychology and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. You will also need to demonstrate attaining a minimum of upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in your dissertation module (or equivalent final-year research project), evidencing this by supplying a detailed copy of your degree transcript (or equivalent). An interview may form part of the selection process.