Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Health Psychology in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,500
(c. USD22,462.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in Health Psychology is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time academic program focused on health psychology. This PSI-accredited course (Psychological Society of Ireland) examines how psychological theories, research, and practices enhance health outcomes, address illness-related psychological factors, and improve healthcare systems and policies.
Key program objectives include:
Providing postgraduate-level expertise in health psychology
Developing advanced research capabilities in the field
Teaching valuable transferable skills like communication, teamwork, literature review, and ethical professionalism
Preparing students for professional training in health psychology or related psychological disciplines
Our faculty actively advances health psychology both nationally and globally, with contributions from internationally renowned experts. Designed for psychology graduates, this MSc enhances specialized knowledge while developing research competencies for future professional training.
Career Prospects
This research-intensive program opens diverse career paths. Alumni have secured roles in research and healthcare evaluation, while others work with health agencies or nonprofits supporting individuals with health challenges. Additional opportunities exist in health promotion and education sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The programme is intended for psychology graduates (at National Framework of Qualifications Level 8) with at least a Second Class Honours primary degree in Psychology (or equivalent). The selection of candidates is based on academic merit. In recent years, candidates who have been offered a place on the programme have at least an upper Second Class Honours primary degree in Psychology. The degree (or equivalent) should be accredited by the PSI, or should be an equivalent international qualification that includes a major final year research project.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
19,500