MSc Health Psychology at University of Stirling

The MSc Health Psychology uses psychology to promote wellbeing and to understand physical illness, helping people deal with the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society and combines formal teaching, workshops and practical experience of health psychology applications.

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months; MSc part-time: 24 months  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are delivered in seminars including lectures, workshops and practical activities, with pre-recorded lectures followed by face-to-face live sessions two days a week, and input from practitioners and health psychology trainees. The course includes a research project.

Career pathways

Health psychologists work in health, community, occupational, public health and educational psychology, including smoking cessation, weight reduction, chronic condition management, rehabilitation, palliative care and primary care teams.

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