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Full time & Part time September MSc, PGDip, PGCert 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Psychology (31)

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The MSc in Health Psychology at UWE Bristol is a highly sought-after programme for those interested in the growing field of health psychology. This course offers excellent teaching and research opportunities, with a focus on practical, professional, and employment-related skills. With a strong emphasis on transferable skills, you'll gain valuable insights into health and illness perceptions, bio-psychosocial perspectives on health, and conducting psychological research. The programme also includes a work-based module, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. With accreditation from the British Psychological Society, this programme opens doors to a variety of rewarding careers in the NHS, private sectors, and academia.

About the course

Interest in health psychology is growing rapidly among psychologists and other health service and occupational health professionals mostly thanks to the shifting emphasis in provision and governance of healthcare in the UK, and changes to the NHS' organisation and mission.

Excellent teaching and research

As a health psychologist, you'll provide valuable insights to a range of activities, and your skills will be highly sought-after in roles across the NHS, in private practice and in the charitable sector.

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Entry Requirements

You must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with substantive relevant work experience or further training and a strong academic background will be considered, however we are unable to accept applicants without an undergraduate degree in psychology or a closely related discipline.

We particularly welcome graduates with appropriate experience in health psychology, and those who have been employed as health or related settings are encouraged to apply.

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Where is University of the West of England, Bristol

Scholarships

Our Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship is available to UWE Bristol alumni and provides a tuition fee discount of 50% on full-time and part-time postgraduate courses.


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