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PostgraduateDPsych

Health Psychology

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£16,700Per Year (Intl)
£8,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The DPsych Health Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. According to the British Psychological Society, the goal of health psychology is to study scientifically the psychological processes of health, illness and health care. The aim is to apply health psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis and improvement of the health care system and health policy formation, the prevention of illness and disability and the enhancement of outcomes for those who are ill or disabled. Health Psychology as a discipline is the fastest-growing field of Psychology in the UK. International tuition fees are £16,700 per year, home/UK fees are £8,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Health Psychology Theory and Evidence
Behaviour Change Interventions and Implementation
Research Methods and Advanced Statistics
Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Professional Practice and Ethical Issues
Consultation Skills and Organisational Change
Doctoral Research Project in Health Psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,100

Home Student Fee

£8,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
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Glasgow Caledonian University offers Health Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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