Health psychology is an expanding area of global employment, that focuses on the application of psychology to promoting health, understanding illness and improving healthcare.

 

Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) ensuring the quality of the course content is to the high standards expected in the sector. Designed and delivered in collaboration with researchers and practitioners within the field, this course will give you the opportunity to explore the many ways in which psychology can be applied in a health and illness context and how it relates to modern healthcare systems.

 

There is a significant focus on developing skills that are transferable to a variety of careers and contexts on an international level. The course will improve your understanding in professional areas such as ethics and reflective practice to enhance your employability across a range of health and social care careers. Successful graduates (who already hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate award in Psychology) can progress on to stage two training in Health Psychology in order to attain registration as a practitioner psychologist.

 

All academic staff contributing to the course are research-active, have presented their research at national and international conferences and published in specialist journals including Social Science and Medicine, Psychology and Health, and Journal of Health Psychology.

 

Key features

• Professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the course has been commended on the quality of student support, the quality of research methods training, and links with local communities and services.
• Distinctively aims to produce graduates who are global citizens, able to lead positive contributions to address health-related challenges and inequalities in a rapidly changing world. ??
• Delivered in block teaching format, which provides an immersive learning experience.
• Built-in support for students to cater for diverse learning needs and educational backgrounds.
• Suitable for recent graduates and experienced professionals looking to enhance their specialist skills and career opportunities.
• Strong focus on sustainability, through addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and practices to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Our experienced academic staff and many of our graduates have presented their innovative research at national and international conferences and published in academic journals.
• Enhance your employability across a range of career paths within health and social care.