MSc Health Psychology

The MSc in Health Psychology is a full-time, one-year course offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University. It is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the theories, themes, topics, and methodologies central to health psychology. The course prepares students for a wide range of career paths in health-related environments or further academic study. Course Content: The MSc in Health Psychology involves a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. It also includes a substantial research project and a Health Promotion Campaign. The curriculum covers a range of topics such as psychosocial aspects of health, health behavior change, research methods, and communication skills.Key Modules: The course is divided into several key modules that include Health Psychology: Theory & Practice, Research Methods in Health Psychology, Health Promotion & Behaviour Change, Personality, Intelligence & Assessments, and Health Psychology in Practice.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 training towards becoming a Health Psychologist. On successful completion of the course, students may progress to Stage 2 of the BPS qualification.Future Careers: This course opens doors to a variety of careers in health and welfare sectors, health promotion, public health, health research, teaching, or further academic study (e.g., PhD). Past students have found work in a range of settings such as academic and clinical institutions, local government, and charitable foundations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.