MSc Health Psychology in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne United Kingdom | Northumbria University

Our MSc in Health Psychology focuses on applying psychological theories, research methods, and approaches to understanding health and illness. This BPS-accredited master's program is perfect for aspiring health psychology professionals.
Combining research-driven instruction with hands-on learning, this course examines:

Practical applications of health psychology theories and models
How personal characteristics affect health across different life stages
Health management strategies from personal to community levels
The psychological mechanisms that contribute to physical illness
You'll be taught by a distinguished faculty with diverse health backgrounds and strong research credentials. Our connections and expertise ensure you'll stay at the forefront of health psychology developments.

This BPS-accredited program serves as Stage 1 training. Students with BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership can progress to two years of supervised practice (Stage 2) to qualify as Chartered Psychologists and register with the HCPC as Health Psychologists.

Designed to meet growing demand for health psychology qualifications, this full-time program emphasizes career readiness for positions in health promotion, healthcare, illness management, and rehabilitation.

Alumni have pursued diverse psychology careers in NHS, charities, private sector, research positions, and doctoral studies worldwide.

The comprehensive skill set makes graduates valuable to organizations seeking expertise in training, research, or intervention development.

You'll acquire unique practical experience with specialized measurement and intervention methods unavailable elsewhere, including our sleep center, stress lab, and hands-on sessions measuring stress biomarkers and practicing stress management techniques - distinctive features of Northumbria University's program in Newcastle.