MSc Health Psychology

The MSc Health Psychology program at UWE Bristol is a full-time course, delivered over one year and specifically designed for those interested in a professional career in Health Psychology. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the theories, models, techniques, and strategies of Health Psychology, and how they can be applied to real-world situations.Course Content: The course is structured into varied modules that cover all essential areas of Health Psychology. These include core areas like Research Methods in Health Psychology, Health Inequalities, Behaviour Change and Improvement, and Biology and Health. The course also includes a substantial 'Research Project in Health Psychology', allowing students to develop their research skills by planning, conducting, and reporting a piece of independent research.Key Modules: The programme is divided into several key modules including 'Research Methods in Health Psychology', 'Living with Long-Term Conditions', 'Health Inequalities and Social Determinants of Health', 'Behaviour Change: Theory and Practice', 'Biology and Health', 'MSc Research Methods', and 'MSc Research Project'. Accreditations: The MSc Health Psychology at UWE Bristol is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and upon successful completion, students gain Stage 1 training towards becoming a Health Psychologist.Future Careers: Equipped with an MSc Health Psychology from UWE Bristol, graduates can find careers in health and social care, work within charity sectors, move on to further academic research or practice, establish independent consultancy, or work within local and national health departments.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.