MSc Health Psychology

The MSc Health Psychology course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a foundation for those aiming to progress onto a PhD or become a practicing Health Psychologist. This course combines theory, research methodology, and ethics to prepare students for either professional practice or doctoral-level training.Course Content: The study modules emphasize understanding the complex interactions between health and behavior, specifically focusing on the practical application of health psychology. Students will explore the central theories, methods, and research in health psychology, and gain both qualitative and quantitative research skills through a series of practical workshops.Key Modules: The course comprises of several key modules including Health Psychology in Theory and Practice; Advanced Research Methods; Critical Perspectives in Psychology; Psychology in Health and Social Care; and a dissertation.Accreditations: The MSc Health Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and upon successful completion, provides the Stage 1 training towards becoming a Health Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this program can pursue careers in academia, public health sectors, health promotion and health-related research, and clinical settings amongst others. Some also go on to further educational pursuits like PhD study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.