MSc Clinical Health Psychology at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc blending clinical, health and neuropsychology with hands-on professional practice and research methods training, with links to the NHS. It is aligned with Graduate Basis for Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules cover applied psychology topics across clinical, health and neuropsychology, professional and ethical practice, an introduction to psychological therapies, research methods and a supervised dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for PhDs and competitive applied psychology pathways such as Clinical or Counselling Doctorates, Clinical Associate and CBT training, and roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Research Assistant and Mental Health Practitioner. The MSc does not qualify graduates for clinical practice in the UK.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or second-class Honours degree in Psychology or international equivalent. Non-UK Psychology graduates must evidence a statistics module, a research methods module and a completed research project or dissertation; without prior research methods and statistics a place is unlikely. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 and writing of 7 or above (valid for two years). Volunteering placements may require PVG Scheme membership with a criminal records check.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate; Scotland and rest of UK Source

International applicants: GBP 26,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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