MSc Health Psychology

The Health Psychology course at Edge Hill University is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the theories, methods and practice of health psychology, along with the requisite skill sets. The program offers an in-depth exploration of psychological procedures and techniques for both professionals and recent graduates, preparing them for a future career in health-related professions.Course Content: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to conduct quantitative and qualitative research, developing critical reasoning abilities, practical skills in health psychology, and an understanding of health and illness behaviors. Sessions may include lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speaker presentations, and site visits. Key Modules: Course modules cover a broad range of fundamental topics including Research Methods and Health, Health Inequalities and Public Health, Clinical and Chronic Illness, Health Promotion and Behavior Change, and Theoretical Framework in Health Psychology. Accreditations: The MSc Health Psychology degree at Edge Hill University has been granted Stage 1 accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Therefore, upon successful completion, students are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership with the BPS, a prerequisite for progression to Stage 2 of training to become a Health Psychologist. Future Careers: Successful graduates from this course may enter diverse professional fields such as health promotion, public health, health research, clinical auditing, health-line services, and teaching. A higher degree also opens up opportunities in academia and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.