Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc/PgD/PgC - Health Psychology in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,000
(c. USD21,427.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Health psychology examines how psychological, biological, and social/environmental factors influence health behaviors and outcomes. Professionals in this field work to enhance wellness by studying how health-related cognitions, emotions, and actions affect individuals.
Modern healthcare approaches are transitioning from disease treatment to health preservation and illness prevention. The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act (2015) strives to enhance national well-being across social, economic, environmental, and cultural domains. This focus is especially crucial for Wales, which faces demographic challenges with an aging population and higher rates of chronic disease compared to other UK regions (Public Health Wales Observatory, 2018).
This Health Psychology Master's program cultivates skilled professionals equipped to enhance public health through specialized psychological expertise. The curriculum emphasizes career readiness, offering student-focused preparation for advanced training or diverse health-related professions. While some graduates pursue certification as health psychologists, others enter fields like health education, workplace wellness, research, or entrepreneurship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) in Psychology, usually from a BPS (British Psychological Society) accredited undergraduate course. Those without these qualifications may still be considered, please contact the Programme Director for more advice ([email protected]).
Applicants for the MSc Health Psychology programme must complete the application form that is available on the website and submit a personal statement to clarify their reasons for applying for the course. Two references will be sought and each applicant will be interviewed. If applicants do not meet the normal entry criteria then additional information may be taken into account e.g. work experience and other evidence of ability to study at masters level.
Ielts - 6.0
Applicants for the MSc Health Psychology programme must complete the application form that is available on the website and submit a personal statement to clarify their reasons for applying for the course. Two references will be sought and each applicant will be interviewed. If applicants do not meet the normal entry criteria then additional information may be taken into account e.g. work experience and other evidence of ability to study at masters level.
Ielts - 6.0
Tuition
GBP
16,000