Course summary
LJMU's Prof Doc in Health Psychology meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in Health Psychology and leads to eligibility for registration with the HCPC.
- Choose this programme which meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in health psychology and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Benefit from studying on a course that is British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited and HCPC approved
- Experience quality training and supervision on a course underpinned by high-grade research and practice activity
- Learn from enthusiastic, expert staff offering supportive learning opportunities
- Enjoy career opportunities in the health industry, healthcare provision, teaching and research
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic. Assessment methods include: a log and diary of professional practice, case studies, reflections on each competence and a viva voce examination. In terms of research, you will produce a number of publishable papers and submit them to peer-reviewed journals.
Entry requirements
-a good honours degree in Psychology and GBC -a BPS Accredited MSc in Health Psychology (or BPS Stage I Qualification), normally at merit level or higher -All candidates will be interviewed International requirements: -International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate -International students entering on a student visa cannot study part-time Extra Requirements: -To become a Health Psychologist, you must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership from the British Psychological Society and fulfil a number of requirements: -Stage 1 training involves the satisfactory completion of an accredited Masters programme - such as MSc Health Psychology at LJMU -Stage 2 training includes two or more years spent acquiring a range of supervised skills connected with professional skills, interventions, consultancy, research, and teaching and training (as facilitated through this course) -RPL is accepted on this programme
English language requirements
-IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component)
Please visit the part-time course page below for more information about this programme.
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/36864-doctor-of-health-psychology-doc
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3725 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3725 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3725 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3725 | Year 1 |
| International | £9125 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ