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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Stag Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Why choose this course

Study a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited curriculum, designed to?give you an insider’s perspective on theories, methods and techniques of health psychology, and the relationship these have with health and illness
Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in?eating behaviour, fatigue,?stress,?obesity?and much more
Join our Health Psychology?Research?Group?to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world
Get the?Stage 1?qualification?needed to progress onto Stage 2 training, to become a chartered health psychologist?with the BPS.

What you will study

You’ll?study the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill. You’ll?learn?theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and?gain?an understanding of different approaches to research.

You’ll?explore?a range of applied topics, such as living with chronic conditions, health issues impacting health psychology, how we can help people to maintain their health across their lifespan, psychological aspects of healthcare, and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for health psychology. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.

Professional recognition

MSc - British Psychological Society (BPS).
Successful completion of this programme fulfils stage one of the requirements towards Chartered Membership of the Society and full membership of the Division of Health Psychology.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the?necessary?Stage 1 training?required?to progress onto Stage 2?training. To become a chartered health psychologist, you’ll need to complete Stage 2 training.

Application deadline

01 July 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

Surrey hosts over 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable, including international orientation sessions, campus tours and talks with world-class academics.
Surrey Research Park's 203 companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    18th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    141 66%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    4th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.06 81%

    21st

    3

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