MSc/PgD/PgC in Health Psychology Masters

... United Kingdom
... Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Overview

An MSc in Health Psychology is the first step (stage one) towards Chartered Psychology status for students who are eligible to hold the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). The MSc in Health Psychology will provide the knowledge base and research skills, which will underpin stage two of the process towards Chartership with the BPS (two years of supervised practice). Completion of stage two with the BPS also confers eligibility to become a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Health Psychologist. All practitioner psychologists are regulated by the HCPC. Health psychologists work in all areas relevant to health, illness and healthcare delivery. However, the majority of students do not pursue this route. Graduates from the programme have gone on to work or train in a number of areas including health promotion, research, teaching or private consultancy. Many graduates go on to complete PhDs, some have gone on to complete clinical psychology training and many work or train in a range of roles that promote health and well-being. The MSc in Health Psychology can either be used as a launch pad for further training and development or can provide the knowledge and skills that are valuable in a range of employment roles. Careers options are explored extensively throughout the programme.

General Eligibility

A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) in Psychology, usually from a BPS (British Psychological Society) accredited undergraduate course. Those without these qualifications may still be considered, please contact the Programme Director for more advice.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • Academic IELTS 6.5 overall in all elements, or equivalent.

    TOEFL IBT

    Overall - 72

    Reading - 18

    Speaking - 20

    Listening - 17

    Writing - 17

Programme Information
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Course Category

Healthcare and Nursing


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Campus Name

Llandaff, Cyncoed


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year


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Available Intake

January, September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £9,000 & International: £16,000 per year,


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