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PostgraduateCourse summary
On this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course, you will gain advanced knowledge and understanding of Health Psychology theory and practice, and apply it across all aspects of health, illness and disability. Why study MSc Health Psychology at BU?
- Take the first step to becoming a Health Psychologist on this accredited course and be equiped with the necessary qualification to undertake stage two training
- Unique insight into the influence of stress and resilience on lifespan, with a focus on child health psychology
- Benefit from the knowledge of our expert staff in relation to health-related cognitions and behaviours
- Learn transferrable skills like interpreting, presenting and writing research as well as how to write grant proposals
- Opportunity to take a placement in a health psychology setting though our links with providers such as NHS Trusts, clinicians or schools, and public health domains. We also offer the opportunity to gain experience as research assistants, working on academically led research
- Select your research project from a range of health psychology research projects with close support and supervision throughout, as well as supportive seminars on relevant topics.
Modules
Core units: Stress & Developmental Influences on Health & Illness; Health-Related Cognitions, Behaviours & Beliefs; Experience of Chronic Illness & Delivery of Healthcare; Advanced Research Methods; Advanced Statistics; Key Transferable Skills – Presentation & Scientific Writing; Research Project.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject. Required subjects: a Psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Equivalent undergraduate training or work experience may be acceptable for students with a Psychology degree taken outside of the UK. If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 6.5 in each component of writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | Year 1 |
| International | £17500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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