About the course

Human behaviour is a leading cause of physical illness worldwide. MSc Health Psychology teaches you how psychology can be applied to improve well-being and prevent and manage long-term conditions. On this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, you’ll be taught by expert lecturers who are currently developing and testing interventions and theory in the field. Health psychology master’s graduates will be prepared to progress towards becoming a registered, chartered health psychologist. This UK postgraduate health psychology master’s will help you become a scientist practitioner in a health care setting. Health psychology applies the educational, scientific and professional psychological principles to- promote and maintain health , study the cause of illness , prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate physical illness , psychological, social, emotional and behavioural factors in physical illness , improving health care , the formulation of health policy . 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
Autumn (September), 2024	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2025	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2026	Southampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Southampton

With effect from 2015/16, International applicants are required to have an overall IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 6.5 in each sub-score (or equivalent).

　　The MSc Health Psychology programme is designed for graduates from BPS-accredited Psychology degrees, normally of first or upper second class (2.1).

　　Applicants will need a 2.1 in all statistics modules taken and preferably will have some knowledge of SPSS.

　　If your first degree is non BPS accredited you may still apply for this programme but you will not be conferred Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)* . If you need GBC you may first need to take a further ('top-up') postgraduate diploma or accredited conversion course.

　　The British Psychological Society can advise you on how to proceed if you are not sure whether you will need GBC in the future.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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 Southampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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