You will gain advanced knowledge and understanding of Health Psychology theory and practice, as well as how to apply it to all facets of health, illness, and disability, on this BPS-accredited course. On this accredited course, take the first step toward becoming a health psychologist and receive the training you need to proceed to stage two.
Unparalleled understanding of how stress and resilience affect lifespan, with a focus on child health psychology
Take advantage of our knowledgeable staff's knowledge of health-related thoughts and actions.
Learn transferable skills, such as how to write grant proposals and how to present and interpret research.

Bournemouth University
MSc Health Psychology
Entry Requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5Â (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.
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Career Prospects
With the help of the MSc in Health Psychology program, graduates can pursue a variety of career paths in academic, healthcare, and public health settings, including positions as research psychologists, postdoctoral researchers in health psychology, and in a range of medical settings. It also offers a potential pathway for pursuing doctoral-level study at the PhD or doctoral level in health psychology or a closely related field, and it provides a solid foundation for improving the likelihood of being accepted into a doctorate training program in clinical psychology.
Potential careers include:
- Health Psychologist
- Public Health Researcher
- Assistant Psychologist
- Lecturer in Health Psychology
- PhD study
Course Details
On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
Year one
Core units
Stress and developmental influences on health and illness
Health-related cognitions, behaviours and beliefs
Experience of chronic illness and delivery of healthcare
Advanced research methods
Advanced statistics
Key transferable skills – presentation and scientific writing
Research project
Are you ready to start building your future?
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