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PostgraduateMSc

Health Psychology

University of Gloucestershire
Gloucester, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
ยฃ28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Health Psychology at University of Gloucestershire is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Health Psychologists apply psychological knowledge and skills in clinical and community settings. They contribute to the prevention of illness and the promotion of health and wellbeing. They design and implement interventions to improve the experience and outcomes for those who are ill or disabled and for their carers โ€“ as well as helping to shape the policies and systems which affect healthcare. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Health Psychology Theory and Practice
Chronic Illness and Long-term Conditions
Health Behaviour Change and Intervention Design
Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal in Health Psychology
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Health Psychology Applied Practice and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Start date Location Course code Fee (UK)Total fee Fee (international) Total fee Sep 2026 City Campus, Gloucester โ€” ยฃ10,120 ยฃ18,490 Sep 2027 City Campus, Gloucester โ€” TBC TBC International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Find out more

๐Ÿ“Š OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

๐Ÿ’ฐ Graduate Salaries โ€” University of Gloucestershire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 monthsยฃ28,000ยฃ28,500ยฃ30,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%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 Gloucestershire

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

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