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Health Psychology at University of Derby - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

  • Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research
  • Develop the foundational skills that underpin clinical and professional practice in health psychology
  • Understand the application of health psychology to roles within the NHS, public, private and charity sectors
  • Access inter-professional learning opportunities across the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care
  • Network with the wider health psychology community including the opportunity to attend the Midlands Health Psychology Network conference
Studying Health Psychology at Derby means you will be taught by our team of research-active psychologists, who have expert knowledge of health psychology theory, practice and research. As well as delving into the theoretical underpinnings of health psychology, you'll also be exploring the issues faced by today's health psychology professionals. Their comprehensive knowledge and professional experience will really help you learn, and their strong research profile means that you'll be part of a vibrant department at the forefront of developments in health psychology. The team have recently been involved in the following areas of work, including published work:
  • "We All Need Purpose and Reason to Be Here.": A Qualitative Investigation of How Members of Alcoholics Anonymous with Long-term Recovery Experience Aging
  • The Derby Packed Lunch Trial; using behavioural insights to reduce primary school children’s sugar consumption
  • What is the role of stress cardiovascular reactivity in health behaviour change?
  • Systematic Review of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
  • Atrial fibrillation, quality of life and distress: a cluster analysis of cognitive and behavioural responses
You will also have the opportunity to conduct your own research, which the teaching team will support you to have published where appropriate. The teaching team are engaged in a range of research work, which you are welcome to get involved with. We actively encourage you to take part in a range of research activities if you are interested.

Modules

Modules include: psychology of health and wellbeing; health promotion and behaviour change; psychology of illness; living with long term conditions; advanced psychological research methods in context; professional skills in applied psychology; empirical research project.

Assessment method

The programme is assessed via 100% coursework. Assessments are matched to the individual module learning outcomes, which are derived from the course aims and learning outcomes. All module assessments require critical reasoning and evaluation in order for students to meet learning outcomes.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Psychological Society

How to apply

International applicants

International applicants should normally have or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 honours degree in psychology or an international equivalent. If English is not your first language, you will need to hold IELTS 6.5 or above

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for UK students: Applicants should normally have or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 honours degree in psychology or a closely related subject containing a significant element of psychology. We’ll consider your reference and personal statement carefully, and we may invite you to come for an interview. Entry requirements for EU/international students: As above (or the equivalent international qualifications). If English is not your first language, you will need to hold IELTS 6.5 in all areas.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Health Psychology at University of Derby - UCAS