Master of Health Psychology

This two-year postgraduate programme provides a strong background in the theoretical, methodological and practical applications of health psychology. The programme will equip you with a sound knowledge base and high-quality research skills needed to design and carry out effective health psychology research and interventions in healthcare settings. You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programmes and be able to use sophisticated methodological approaches in the health area.

• Two years full-time or four years part-time

240-point research masters programme

• Four core courses cover patient behaviour, assessment issues in health psychology, and intervention methods (60 points).
• Choose from a selection of advanced level courses listed in Health Psychology, Population Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, or Exercise Sciences as approved by the Programme Coordinator (60 points).
• Thesis (120 points).

Further information about content and applying for the Master of Health Psychology is available on the Health Psychology postgraduate programmes page.