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  Health Psychology MSc


Aston University    College of Health and Life Sciences

Full time See Course MSc 1 year full-time
Psychology (31)

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Are you interested in understanding how biology, psychology, behavior, and social factors influence health and illness? Look no further than our Health Psychology MSc programme at Aston University in Birmingham. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this programme offers a comprehensive exploration of health psychology theory and its application in various settings. With modules covering topics such as health behaviors, interventions, inequalities, and psychobiology, you'll gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in health psychology. To be eligible, you'll need an upper second class honours Psychology degree accredited by the BPS. Join us and embark on a journey towards becoming a qualified health psychologist!

About the course

Study our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Health Psychology MSc at Aston University, Birmingham and discover more about how biology, psychology, behaviour, and social factors influence health and illness.

Location: Aston University, Birmingham

Course outline and modules

Health psychology investigates how the way we behave influences health, illness, and how we care for people living with long-term conditions. 

A health psychologist uses their knowledge of psychology to understand health behaviours and to develop psychological interventions to support behaviour change. They perform a vital role in a variety of areas such as:

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Entry Requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) or above Psychology degree that is accredited by the BPS. This ensures that students are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students who are applying from outside the UK, or who do not have a BPS accredited Bachelor’s degree in Psychology must check directly with the BPS to see if they qualify for GBC. More information on international degree requirements can be found on our Aston in your country webpage.

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Where is Aston University

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Student Profile

Magda Skubera

Graduated in 2021

"The staff are very supportive and are always happy to help. We were taught a range of transferrable skills for roles in the academic field as well as clinical. The lectures were engaging and incorporated real-life examples that we were able to understand how skills and theory are used in practice."

Scholarships

What is the eligibility criteria?

Be a national from India or an African country
Hold a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject for the course you are applying for
Provide a strong personal statement when submitting your course application
Be a self-funded student

Value of Scholarship(s)

10,000

Eligibility

These scholarships are supported by the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust who are dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to consider studying in the UK. This scholarship is exclusively available to students from Africa and India

Application Procedure

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