Taught course

Health Psychology

Institution
University of Chichester · Psychology and Counselling
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Having the relevant skills and qualifications helps us know that you’re ready to start the course. You’ll need to meet certain entry requirements when you apply for this accredited professional course:

  • A First or 2:1* (Hons) degree (or equivalent**) in Psychology which must be recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).
  • An academic reference.
  • A personal statement outlining your interest in Health Psychology.

* We may be able to accept a 2:2 UK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with evidence of further study or relevant work experience.

**We may be able to accept a BPS accredited conversion course if you hold an undergraduate degree in a different subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Develop your skills and knowledge of health psychology

Our research-based MSc Health Psychology provides you with an extensive overview of health psychology theories, methods, and research, as well as statistics and different research methods.

You will learn the skills and knowledge required for Stage 1 training in health psychology, as well as prepare you to progress onto Stage 2 doctoral-level training, which allows you to become a chartered psychologist and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

At the same time, you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to successfully complete an independent health psychology research project.

Learn from internationally renowned experts

Our staff are nationally and internationally recognised for their research. We specialise in the provision of rigorous evidence-based solutions to enable people to reach their full potential in their wider lives.

The University of Chichester has an active health psychology research culture embedded in the POWER centre.

Study on an accredited and commended course

Our British Psychology Society (BPS) accredited MSc Health Psychology course was established in 2021 and received a commendation from the BPS in July 2022.

Information for international students

  • If you have not completed a British Psychological Society-accredited BSc at a UK university, you must obtain Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the BPS and include evidence of this with your application.
  • If English is not your first language you will need IELTS 6.5 overall (with no element lower than 6).

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions
Email
admissions@chi.ac.uk