MSc Health Psychology at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

The MSc Health Psychology provides advanced training in applying psychological theories, methods and research to health, illness and healthcare. It is the first MSc Health Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides Stage 1 towards Chartered Psychologist status.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six compulsory modules including Contexts and Perspectives in Health Psychology, Psychology Research Methods, Psychological Research Design and Planning, Professional Development in Health Psychology, Introduction to Applied Therapeutic and Clinical Skills and The Impact and Experience of Physical Health Conditions, plus a dissertation presented in journal-article format.

Career pathways

Progression to Stage 2 training towards Chartered Psychologist status and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a health psychologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A First or 2:1 (Hons) degree or equivalent in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC); an academic reference; and a personal statement on interest in Health Psychology. Overseas applicants without a BPS-accredited UK BSc must obtain GBC from the BPS and submit evidence. If the first language is not English, IELTS 7.0 or above on all components. Applicants with a 2:2 in Psychology and recent relevant experience may be eligible for the Certificate in Health Psychology, with potential progression to the MSc, normally after interview.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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