MSc Health Psychology at Ulster University

Programme overview

A flexible, online postgraduate programme at Ulster University offering a global perspective on health psychology for psychology graduates.

Study mode: part-time / full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Social, Cultural and Family Perspectives in Health Psychology, Individual Perspectives in Health Psychology, Bio-behavioural Mechanisms underlying Health, Methods and Issues in Research and Practice, and Models and Applications in Health Psychology.

Career pathways

Intended for psychology graduates pursuing professional psychology careers, applying psychology to health and illness.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least an upper second class honours degree in psychology conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (or national/international equivalent). Selection is based on academic qualifications, relevant experience and the personal statement; interview not normally required. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5 for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,332 for the whole programme (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee Source

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