MSc Health Psychology at University of Southampton

Human behaviour is a leading cause of physical illness worldwide. MSc Health Psychology teaches you how psychology can be applied to improve well-being and prevent and manage long-term conditions. On this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, you’ll be taught by expert lecturers who are currently developing and testing interventions and theory in the field.

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. You'll study the taught part of your course over semesters 1 and 2.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including health and social work, education, professional, scientific and technical, research, local government. Careers directly related to the course include health psychologist, assistant psychologist, research assistant, psychological wellbeing practitioner, high intensity therapist, behavioural therapist, health and wellbeing coach, smoking cessation advisor.

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