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PostgraduateMSc

Health Psychology

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Health Psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. ​Health psychology focuses on the roles of psychology, biology and social or environmental factors on health and health related behaviour. Health psychologists promote healthier lifestyles and seek to improve well-being by understanding the impact that health related thoughts, feelings and behaviour can have on the individual. Health strategy has been shifting from the treatment of disease to the maintenance of health and prevention of illness. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Psychological Models of Health and Illness
Health Behaviour Change and Intervention
Chronic Disease Management and Coping
Stress
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Research Methods and Statistics in Health Psychology
Advanced Health Psychology Practice
Epidemiology and Public Health
Dissertation in Health Psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic766.56.56
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Health Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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