MSc Health Psychology at Birmingham City University

Our MSc Health Psychology course at Birmingham City University is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 of the professional training in Health Psychology and provides you with the essential step towards becoming a Chartered Health Psychologist. The course is designed to supply you with an in-depth investigation into the key theoretical and practical issues in health psychology and apply them to contemporary health issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop a detailed understanding and advanced knowledge of the key theoretical and applied issues in health psychology Develop knowledge and understanding of skills involved when working with a range of clients over the lifespan (cross-cultural perspectives, gender differences, children and the role of the family in health and illness, and death, dying, and bereavement), management of acute and long-term conditions and the impact of health services Critically examine how psychological theory is used to inform health initiatives and heath interventions Explore the core components of developing and evaluating psychological interventions in health psychology with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing Receive formal training in a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods and gain hands-on, practical experience in applying a range of advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques Have the opportunity to design, conduct and report a high-quality research project on an area of your choice in Health Psychology with expert guidance Develop critical self-reflection, reflexivity, and capabilities relevant to progression to health psychology practice, work or scholarship in the health sector Receive the necessary training to meet the competencies for Stage 1 training in health psychology, which enables you to proceed to Stage 2 doctoral-level training and register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) to become a registered health psychologist. Modules include Application of Health Psychology Models, Health Psychology over the Lifespan, Applied Research Methods in Health Psychology 1, Psychological Interventions and Behaviour Change, Applied Research Methods in Health Psychology 2, Professional Development in Health Psychology, Health Psychology Dissertation.

Career pathways

You will be taught the skills and theory you need to be successful in the health psychology industry. Gaining practical experience in these sectors will complement your learning and on-going career development.

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