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Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing at Middlesex University - UCAS

Middlesex University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing (Taught)

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Course summary

Why study MSc Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing at Middlesex University? This master's course uniquely integrates the promotion of mental and physical health, offering a holistic approach to well-being. Tailored for psychology graduates and health professionals, it provides a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between psychological factors and biomedical conditions. With a strong focus on application, ethical practice, and decision-making, the course stands out for its hands-on learning through an eight-week work placement. Our strong partnerships with health psychology organizations enhance the learning experience, ensuring students gain valuable practical skills for a successful career. What will you learn? You will study the interaction of psychology, physical health, and mental well-being. The curriculum covers counselling skills, interventions for health promotion and mental health treatment, chronic illness management, health behaviour change, and research methods. You'll acquire not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills in communication, ethical practice, and intervention techniques. The emphasis on personal and professional development ensures you graduate with a well-rounded skill set, making a positive impact in various sectors such as health services, public health, charities, organizations, and academia. How do we support your career development? The MSc provides access to a variety of fields, including healthcare, public health, charity, and academics. With our strong partnerships in health psychology organizations, you'll undertake an eight-week work placement, gaining valuable hands-on experience. The course focuses on enhancing professional skills, including clinical, counselling, and research abilities, making you adept at applying psychological theories in real-world scenarios. Graduates have successfully secured roles in areas like child well-being, smoking cessation, and drug and alcohol recovery. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

Modules

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/clinical-health-psychology-wellbeing


Entry requirements

Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/clinical-health-psychology-and-wellbeing-msc/


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5With at least 6.0 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)87With at least 21 in Listening & writing
PTE Academic58With at least 51 in all components

Visit our general entry requirements page, by clicking on the link below, to see how these points can be achieved from our acceptable level 3 qualifications and the combinations which are welcomed by Middlesex University, including GCSE requirements.

Entry Qualifications

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/help-with-your-application/undergraduate-application/entry-requirements


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £10500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10500 Year 1
Scotland £10500 Year 1
Wales £10500 Year 1
EU £16800 Year 1
International £16800 Year 1

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 .

Additional fee information

We want uni study to be an option for everyone with opportunities to make the most of your time as a student, even with the rising cost of living. We do everything we can to help you afford uni with access to money that you don’t have to pay back, reductions in costs of studying and personal financial advice. For more information about our financial support, visit: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/
Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing at Middlesex University - UCAS