MSc Health Psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The MSc Health Psychology at Cardiff Met examines the roles of psychology, biology and social or environmental factors in health and health behaviour. It is the first stage towards Chartered Psychologist status for students eligible for the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 12 months full time (option to complete in 15 months); 2 years part time (option to complete in 3 years). | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Methods and Design, Applied Psychology Practice, Health Psychology and the Health Psychologist, and Health and Society: A Biopsychosocial Approach, with a research project.

Career pathways

Provides the knowledge base and research skills for BPS Stage 2 (two years of supervised practice) towards Chartered Health Psychologist status.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (normally 2:1 or above) in Psychology, usually from a BPS-accredited course (Graduate Basis for Chartership not needed for entry). Applicants submit an application form and personal statement, two references are sought and every applicant is interviewed; applicants who do not meet the normal criteria may be assessed on work experience and evidence of master's-level ability. English for international applicants: academic IELTS 7.0 with no sub-score below 6.5, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 12 months full time (option to complete in 15 months); 2 years part time (option to complete in 3 ye

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