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MSc Health Psychology

University of Derby

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

A Stage One qualification in Health Psychology, allowing those who hold Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) to then progress onto Stage Two training in Health Psychology. Research-informed curriculum, keeping the course up to date with current developments in health psychology. Our teaching team is made up of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered health psychologists and chartered psychologists with considerable experience of working within the field. A contemporary online course that covers the theoretical and foundation professional issues in health psychology, providing excellent preparation for roles within the NHS, public, private and charity sectors. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), our online MSc Health Psychology course provides you with Stage One Health Psychology professional training, a pre-requisite for Stage Two training. With the subsequent completion of Stage Two training, you’ll be equipped for practice as a registered health psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and on your way to achieving status as a Chartered member of the BPS (CPsychol). Health Psychology is a diverse landscape. Working in this field requires you to use psychological theory and practice to promote health, prevent illness and support those with physical health conditions to adjust and cope with the demands of illnesses. Health psychology and behavioural science play a crucial role in fostering change in health-related behaviour. This contemporary online MSc Health Psychology will help you to make a real difference to people's lives whether you pursue a career as a Registered Health Psychologist or in health roles within the NHS, public, private and charity sectors such as public health or behavioural science.

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Tuition fees

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£ 4,860per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    94th out of 118 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    105 51%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    75th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    20th

    14

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