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Full time | Stag Hill | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Clinical Psychology Psychology Specialisations

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why choose this course

Study a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited curriculum, designed to?give you an insider’s perspective on theories, methods and techniques of health psychology, and the relationship these have with health and illness
Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in?eating behaviour, fatigue,?stress,?obesity?and much more
Join our Health Psychology?Research?Group?to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world
Get the?Stage 1?qualification?needed to progress onto Stage 2 training, to become a chartered health psychologist?with the BPS.

What you will study

You’ll?study the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill. You’ll?learn?theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and?gain?an understanding of different approaches to research.

You’ll?explore?a range of applied topics, such as living with chronic conditions, health issues impacting health psychology, how we can help people to maintain their health across their lifespan, psychological aspects of healthcare, and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for health psychology. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.

Professional recognition

MSc - British Psychological Society (BPS).
Successful completion of this programme fulfils stage one of the requirements towards Chartered Membership of the Society and full membership of the Division of Health Psychology.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the?necessary?Stage 1 training?required?to progress onto Stage 2?training. To become a chartered health psychologist, you’ll need to complete Stage 2 training.

Modules

This module will provide students with knowledge, skills, and practical experience of advanced research methods and design. It emphasises a critical and creative approach to evaluating research methods and design and applying them to scientific questions. It will support the development of novel, theoretically significant, rigorous, and impactful research proposals.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,000

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in psychology, or a recognised international equivalent.

University information

The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which is represented by over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity, with cultural inclusivity is at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven...more

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