Northumbria University, Newcastle · Full-time
Health Psychology
The MSc in Health Psychology covers the application of psychological theories, research and methodologies to the study of health and disease processes. Using a blend of research led teaching and practical experiences our programme will explore: the theoretical…
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Psychology · Subjects allied to medicine
The MSc in Health Psychology covers the application of psychological theories, research and methodologies to the study of health and disease processes. Using a blend of research led teaching and practical experiences our programme will explore: the theoretical models of health psychology and how they applied in practice how individual differences influence health through the lifespan the management of health from individual to societal levels how psychological factors get inside the body and lead to illness The programme is delivered by an expert team with a variety of health-related backgrounds and excellent research records, who through their experience and networks ensure that you are at the cutting edge of Health Psychology. The programme is a BPS-accredited Stage 1 training to students with undergraduate degrees that confer the Graduate Basis for Chartership. The course is also offered on a part-time basis over two years.
Getting in
As the university states it
Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology (or MSc equivalent), or a minimum of a 2:1 in another subject including relevant work experience. Applicants must produce a personal statement detailing their reasons for applying to the Health Psychology course at Northumbria University. In some cases, applicants will be required to answer additional questions related to research methods and background knowledge into Health Psychology. International qualifications If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language requirements International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6 in each component (or approved equivalent). The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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