Course summary
The course provides the British Psychological Society (BPS) stage 2 training in health psychology, and eligibility for Practitioner Health Psychology status. Trainees will be working in an appropriate health setting, with agreed release to attend professional doctoral training schools and supervision meetings over the 3 year period. During each year, students attend a number of professional doctoral schools (PDSs), each organised around 5 areas of professional development: research (including systematic reviewing and an independent supervised project); teaching and training; consultancy; professional skills and a 5th area from further developments of the main areas.
Modules
The course covers the 5 areas of competency laid out by the British psychological society's board of examiners in health psychology. these are covered in the following modules: systematic review; teaching and training in health psychology; consultancy skills in health psychology; health behaviour change interventions; professional skills in health psychology; research project.
Assessment method
We assess your work through modular assignments looking for evidence you've acquired the professional teaching and training, consultancy and behaviour-change interventions skills you need. And your thesis, which includes your systematic review and report on a major piece of empirical research, plus an oral exam.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
- Health and Care Professions Council
Entry requirements
Graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS); Honours degree (minimum 2.1). MSc health psychology accredited by the BPS as providing stage 1 of the Practitioner Health Psychologist qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Bristol, University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY