Stoke-on-Trent,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Health Psychology in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire
University of Staffordshire
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Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,750
(c. USD22,380.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
10 months
The MSc in Health Psychology is designed for those who want to pursue specialized training in applying psychological principles, methodologies, and research to health, illness, and healthcare systems. Delivered in our state-of-the-art Science Centre, this program deepens your knowledge of key theories, research, and practical applications in health psychology. You'll examine behavioral models in health contexts, analyze the challenges of chronic illness, study healthcare communication dynamics, and discover psychology's role in initiatives like health campaigns and behavior modification. Our engaging "Introduction to Applied Therapeutic And Clinical Skills" module also provides foundational training in therapeutic techniques.
At Staffordshire University, our Health Psychology research community—based in the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research—boasts a strong global reputation. Our Health Psychology Programs earned nine BPS commendations (2018) for: Fostering reflective practice; outstanding student support; integrating career-ready skills; enhancing critical analysis and research abilities;
Building practical expertise through initiatives like journal clubs and early exposure to real-world service users; Innovative assessments like grant proposals that demonstrate clear professional development pathways.
Career Prospects
This degree equips you with versatile skills for diverse career opportunities post-graduation, including:
Networking with alumni and professionals through guest lectures and departmental speaker events.
Dedicated workshops on CV building, job applications, and interview techniques.
For those pursuing advanced training, Staffordshire University provides Stage 2 qualification through our Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology. MSc students learn from faculty involved in this doctoral program, gaining insights into higher-level training requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students need: A First or 2:1 (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in Psychology as recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). An academic reference. A personal statement outlining your interest in Health Psychology. Additional requirements for overseas applicants: If you have not completed a British Psychological Society-accredited BSc at a UK university, you must obtain Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the BPS and include evidence of this with your application. If your first language is not English, you must have achieved 7.0 or above on all components of the IELTS. If you don’t meet our entry criteria: If you have a BSc (Hons) Psychology at a 2:2 level and recent relevant experience or other relevant qualifications, you may be eligible to register for the Certificate in Health Psychology, with the potential to progress to the MSc. In such cases, admission normally follows interview with the course director, and is at the discretion of the course team.
Tuition
GBP
16,750