Rehabilitation Psychology MSc

This course provides education and training in research and clinical skills relevant to people’s physical and psychological rehabilitation, chronic illness and disability.

Overview

The course is designed for psychology graduates and those working as part of a multidisciplinary team as assistant psychologists, or conducting rehabilitation research in healthcare settings.

It is also suitable as a preparation for clinical psychology training. There is a focus on clinical application throughout the course: how to use what you learn in practical settings.

Course highlights:

• Benefit from the Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing's established expertise in areas such as chronic illness, neuropsychological rehabilitation, complex interventions and web-based research
• Our teaching is informed by current research. We believe that research and teaching should be developed and delivered together, to help you make a difference in the real world
• We have a truly international community. Although this course provides training in skills that are relevant to the UK’s NHS, it also provides an excellent foundation in rehabilitation psychology for international students

On this course you will:

• learn about the impact of physical illness and disability on psychological functioning
• understand issues related to assessment, rehabilitation and recovery of people with physical illness and disability
• develop in-depth knowledge about rehabilitation for people with neurological conditions
• evaluate evidence about the effectiveness of rehabilitation
• develop the ability to apply psychological knowledge within a rehabilitation context
• receive training in research and clinical skills relevant to working as a clinical psychologist in healthcare and research
• design and conduct a research project in your area of interest

On graduation, you will have received a thorough grounding the relevant theories, and be able to approach work more effectively in rehabilitation settings. By expanding your research skills you will also be able to engage in evidence-based clinical practice in your future career.

Students can also exit with PGDip award.