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PostgraduateMSc

Health Psychology

University of Derby
Derby, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Health Psychology at University of Derby is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. - Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research - Develop the foundational skills that underpin clinical and professional practice in health psychology - Understand the application of health psychology to roles within the NHS, public, private and charity sectors - Access inter-professional learning opportunities across the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care - Network with the wider health psychology community including the opportunity to attend the Midlands Health Psychology Network conference Studying Health Psychology at Derby means you will be tau... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,720 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Health Psychology Theory and Practice
Psychological Models of Health Behaviour
Research Methods and Statistics for Health Psychology
Clinical Applications in Health Psychology
Long-term Conditions and Chronic Disease Management
Health Promotion and Public Health Psychology
Advanced Research Methods and Dissertation
Professional Practice and Service Evaluation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£9,720

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£19,500£26,000£33,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Derby

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