PgDip Clinical Health Psychology at Queen's University Belfast

The PgDip Clinical Health Psychology offers advanced study of psychological techniques for people with health conditions that can be prevented, treated or rehabilitated. It covers research methods, health behaviour change, psycho-oncology and adjustment to long-term physical illness. It prepares graduates for further research, professional psychology training and related careers.

Faculty: Psychology  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September; entry year 2027/28  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Health Behaviour Change; Psycho-oncology: Living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis; Psychological Adjustment in Long-Term Physical Conditions; Applied Research Methods; Data Analysis. Optional modules: Applied Psychology Experience and Introduction to Therapeutic Skills.

Career pathways

Placement opportunities are available in a range of clinical and health psychology settings. The course prepares graduates for more advanced research, professional psychology training and related careers.

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