Course summary
The course has been developed to offer theory, knowledge and practical skills development across the areas of clinical, health and neuropsychology. In addition, students will receive training in professional practice and advanced research methods. The knowledge and skills you will develop will help prepare you for a PhD in a clinical or health-related area, or a career as a Practitioner Psychologist. You can study full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Note: This course does not confer eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. This course does not provide the stage 1 qualification in Health Psychology that is a pre-requisite for stage 2/doctorate training in Health Psychology. Find further information from the British Psychological Society website. https://www.bps.org.uk/health-psychologist-job-profile
Modules
Course content: Research Methods in Clinical Health Psychology, Introduction to Psychological Therapies, Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Professional Practice, Research Dissertation.
Assessment method
A wide variety of assessment methods are employed by the course including: practical report, self-reflective practise diary, exam, design of health information leaflet, poster presentation, case study evaluation, essay, thesis.
How to apply
International applicants
The MSc Clinical Health Psychology requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 7.0 (no individual components below 6.5 and a writing component of 7 or above) or equivalent. Test must be valid for two years.
Entry requirements
First-class or Second-class Honours degree in Psychology, or International equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 7.0. Applicants with a non-UK Psychology degree must be able to evidence that they have successfully passed a research methods and statistics class/module and successfully completed a research project/dissertation in their Undergraduate (or Postgraduate) Psychology degree. Places on this course are capped to maintain an excellent student experience, including small group teaching and enhanced access to academic staff for dedicated support and supervision. We encourage early applications, as demand often exceeds the number of available places.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
A 20% tuition fee discount is available for our law and Clinical Health Psychology postgraduate taught courses running in September and January.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ