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University of Nottingham
Health Psychology MSc
University of Nottingham

Health Psychology MSc

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Full time | University Park Campus | 12 months | SEP

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Full time

Duration

12 months

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychology

Course Summary

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.

Modules

Chronic Illness (20 Credits)
This module begins by introducing students to the diverse ways in which psychological factors alter biological processes central to health and well-being.; Topics include:
Chronic Illness (20 Credits)
Context and Perspectives in Health Psychology (10 Credits)
Context and Perspectives in Health Psychology (10 Credits)
Further Medical Statistics (10 Credits)
Further Medical Statistics (10 Credits)
Health Care Contexts (10 Credits)
Health Care Contexts (10 Credits)
Independent Research Project (60 Credits)
Independent Research Project (60 Credits)
Medical Statistics (10 Credits)
Medical Statistics (10 Credits)
Professional Skills in Health Psychology (20 Credits)
Professional Skills in Health Psychology (20 Credits)
Qualitative Methodology and Analysis (10 Credits)
Qualitative Methodology and Analysis (10 Credits)
Research Methods for Applied Health (10 Credits)
Research Methods for Applied Health (10 Credits)
Understanding, Predicting and Changing Health Behaviour (20 Credits)
Understanding, Predicting and Changing Health Behaviour (20 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,150

Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 in Psychology. 

University information

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The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100 universities, it ranks seventh overall in research power (Research Excellence Framework, 2021). As such, it is...more

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