Aston University, Birmingham · Full-time
Health Psychology
Health psychology explores how behaviour influences health and illness, and how we support people living with long-term conditions. Health psychologists apply psychological knowledge to understand health behaviours and design interventions that encourage posit…
MSc1 yearFull-time
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School of Psychology · Psychology
Health psychology explores how behaviour influences health and illness, and how we support people living with long-term conditions. Health psychologists apply psychological knowledge to understand health behaviours and design interventions that encourage positive change. They play a crucial role in areas such as: - Supporting patients’ emotional and psychological well-being. - Helping healthcare professionals build effective communication and relationships with patients. - Working with health and social care organisations to promote well-being and reduce health inequalities. From public health and health inequalities to the psychobiology of illness and chronic conditions, Aston’s BPS-accredited Health Psychology MSc gives you a deep grounding in the theories and applications of the field - preparing you for a rewarding career in health psychology and beyond. Aston's teaching style is modern and innovative, with a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice. This enables you to apply your skills as you progress through your course, marrying your learning with practical examples, all designed to prepare you for the world of work. You will engage in a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, seminars, and a research project. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the theory underpinning health psychology. You’ll build your knowledge of advanced research methodology, including the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to carry out your own research project in a specialist topic under expert supervision. From health inequalities and public health to psychobiology of illness and long term conditions, our full-time, on-campus Health Psychology MSc will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the theories and methods used in underpinning health psychology. This course has been designed to give you an ideal base for a rewarding career in health psychology and related fields.
Getting in
As the university states it
A 2:2 or above Psychology degree (or recognised international equivalent) that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This ensures that students are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership of the BPS. Students who are applying from outside the UK, or who do not have a BPS accredited Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, must check directly with the BPS to see if they qualify for GBC.
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