BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health at University College Birmingham

Mental and physical health go hand in hand, and understanding this relationship has never been more important. Our Psychology with Health BSc (Hons) degree explores how psychological factors influence health, behaviour and wellbeing. With growing awareness of holistic healthcare, professionals who can bridge the gap between psychology and health services are in high demand.

Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years FT / 4.5 years PT  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Psychology within Diverse Communities, Applied Psychology, Individual Differences and Personality, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, Fundamentals of Health Psychology; Year 2 core modules: Psychology across the Lifespan, Qualitative Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Quantitative Research Methods, Psychological Interventions and Behaviour Change; Final year core modules: Psychology Dissertation (40 credits), Psychology in the Real World (Work Based Learning), Therapeutic Approaches in Practice, Applications of Health Psychology, Applied Forensic Psychology, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Applied Educational Psychology.

Career pathways

Career routes include health psychologist, psychotherapist, counsellor, clinical psychologist and further education teacher.

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