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Health Psychology MSc

University of Staffordshire

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    10 Months

Course summary

The Health Psychology MSc is for individuals seeking advanced training in the application of psychological theories, methods and research to the understanding of health, illness and healthcare. Taught in our multi-million-pound Science Centre, the course will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the core issues and debates within health psychology theory, research and application. This includes exploring models and theories of health behaviour, considering the impact of living with long-term conditions, contemplating communication issues in healthcare settings – and investigating how psychology can impact on practice through areas such as health promotion and behavioural change. You will also be introduced to the basics of therapeutic work in our exciting ''Introduction to Applied Therapeutic And Clinical Skills'' module.Staffordshire University has a thriving Health Psychology research culture, focused in the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, with an excellent national and international reputation. The Health Psychology Programmes at Staffordshire University have nine commendations from the BPS (2018) for:The positive and strong ethos of developing reflective practice of students the exemplary support provided Embedding employability skills and developing student’s critical evaluation and research skillsThe development of applied skills through initiatives such as the journal club and giving students access to service users to develop their applied skills and communication skills at an early stage in their training The use of real-world assessments such as the grants application is highly innovative and show students clear career progression.

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Tuition fees

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£ 1,675month

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    94th

  • Campus address

    Stoke-on-Trent Campus, College Road, University Quarter, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DE, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    59th out of 118 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    113 51%

    88th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    36th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    11th

    3

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