MSc Health Psychology

The Postgraduate degree in Health Psychology offered by the University of West London aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of theories, concepts, and models in health psychology. The course is designed to equip students with research and professional skills to support their future careers in a range of health-related contexts.Course Content: This course provides an in-depth study of current issues in health, illness, and healthcare from a psychological perspective. It also comprises a range of modules that focus on the theories and practices in health psychology, helping students to apply these theories to practice. They will also learn about the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis of the psychological and social factors that influence health-related behaviour, and how psychological strategies can help change people's behaviour.Key Modules: The course covers several key modules such as Public Health Policy and Practice, Health Promotion and the mHealth, The Psychology of Long Term Conditions, and Qualitative Research in Psychology.Accreditations: This Postgraduate degree in Health Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring that its teaching, support, and other standards are of the highest quality.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can progress to further study on a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology or pursue various careers in diverse areas. These could include roles in healthcare settings, rehabilitation settings, education, public health, charitable sectors, and freelance consultancy work in health psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.