About the course

This MSc programme in Health Psychology, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society, offers you the opportunity to expand on and apply your knowledge and skills to help solve some of the big health issues facing society today.

　　Health Psychology is the fastest growing field of psychology in the UK. This MSc programme aims to provide you with an understanding of theories and methods in this exciting field and the ability to apply them to play an active role in helping solve the health challenges our society faces.

　　Successful completion of the MSc Health Psychology confers Stage 1 of the BPS training requirements for Chartered Health Psychologist status.

　　Although the topics covered are diverse, the main areas of interest are:

　　Health behaviours - understanding and changing participation in health damaging and health protecting behaviours

　　Psychological aspects of illness and disability - examining the psychological impact of illness on individuals, families and carers, promoting positive 'illness behaviours'

　　Health related cognitions and emotions - investigating the cognitive and emotional processes which explain health and illness behaviours

　　Processes influencing the delivery of health care - studying factors that influence how health care professionals and organisations deliver care

　　Professional practice - training in key skills such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and health coaching Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2025	Aberdeen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Aberdeen

Applicants should possess a 2:1 or higher Honours degree in Psychology, recognised as Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) by the British Psychological Society. International students with degrees NOT accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) must contact the BPS Partnership and Accreditation Team to ask for written confirmation that their degree is considered equivalent to a BPS accredited degree. Obtaining this may take several weeks.

　　Ielts Academic: overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 , Toefl iBT: overall - 90 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21. A degree certificate showing your qualifications. A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original and official English translation) , A detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Aberdeen. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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