MSc Health Psychology

The MSc Health Psychology course at the University of Surrey is a full-time or part-time, one year (full-time) or two year (part-time) programme. This course combines multiple theoretical perspectives, evidence-based health research, practical experience, and world-class teaching to provide students with comprehensive training in psychological research methods and key issues concerning the psychological aspects of health and illness.Course Content: In the course, you’ll explore and develop an understanding of the psychological aspects of health and illness. You’ll approach psychology as an applied science – applying your knowledge to various populations – and specialise in conducting research within healthcare contexts. Modules include introduction to health psychology, biopsychological aspects of health, statistics and methodology, stress, health psychology and the unhealthy individual, health behaviour change and interventions, and a research project. Key Modules: The core modules include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Health Psychology, Biopsychological Aspects of Health, Statistics and Methodology, Stress, Health Psychology and the Unhealthy Individual, Health Behaviour Change and Interventions, and Research Project. Each module is meant to build and strengthen students’ knowledge and critical understanding of health psychology.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and on successful completion confers Stage 1 Professional Training status.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can go on to work in a variety of exciting fields, including healthcare, academia, public health, health promotion, and more. Careers may include roles as a research assistant, health psychologist, lecturer, health promotion worker, and other positions in the NHS, non-profit, and private sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.