MSc Health Psychology

The Health Psychology MSc course offered by the University of Westminster provides a deep understanding of the theoretical and applied bases of health, disease, and illness. The program covers health-related psychology from a bio-psychosocial and lifespan perspective, and includes adherence to long-term therapies, stress, and stress management, eating behaviours and disorders, among other topics. Course Content: The course delivers a student-centred curriculum that facilitates interaction, enquiry, and critical thinking. It gives students skills and knowledge that are transferable across several sectors, both public and private. It encourages self-reflection, personal development planning, and career action planning. It also provides an in-depth understanding of the theories and applied basis of health as well as a basic understanding of a variety of quantitative and qualitative research techniques.Key Modules: Core modules include Health Psychology Theory and Practice; Health, Stress and Coping; Chronic Illness, Adherence and Rehabilitation; Eating, Food and Behavior Change; Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods; Advanced Quantitative Research Methods; and Dissertation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) according to the standards required for Stage 1 of the qualification in Health Psychology.Future Careers: The program prepares students for the next stage of training (i.e., Stage 2 of the BPS qualification for becoming a Chartered Psychologist). Course graduates enter careers in academia, health and other research positions, health promotion, and the teaching of psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.