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MSc Health Psychology / Overview
Year of entry: 2019
- Degree awarded
- Master of Science
- Duration
- FT 12 months, PT 24 months
- Entry requirements
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We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) with evidence of attaining a minimum of an Upper Second in all BSc research method units and dissertation, or overseas equivalent, in psychology.
For the MSc to be recognised by the BPS as the Stage 1 qualification for becoming a Health Psychologist, you need to hold Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).
You can join the MSc without holding GBC, but for the MSc to be recognised as a BPS-accredited Stage 1 qualification, you will need to gain GBC. This can be completed later. See the BPS website for more information.
- Number of places/applicants
- Approximately 15 places
- How to apply
Please apply via our online application form . See the application and selection section in for information on the supporting documents we require.
Please note that the part-time option is only available to home/EU students. The full-time option is available to all.
Applications are assessed at periodic academic review panels. Depending on the number of offers made after the final review panel, we may continue to accept applications, impose a new closing date or place any late applications on a waiting list. We reserve the right to close applications if the course is full.
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- Begin training as a health psychologist through our BPS-accredited Stage 1 course, enabling you to continue to Stage 2 training upon graduation.
- Study at one of the top 10 universities in the UK for psychology, according to the 2018 QS World University Rankings.
- Take a course that has been commended by the BPS for approachable and enthusiastic staff and innovative assessments.
- Learn from experts at the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology.
- Study alongside students on our MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology in Semester 1.
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Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2019, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MSc (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £10,000
International students (per annum): £23,000 -
MSc (part-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £5,000
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for international students for the course duration at the year of entry).
For general fees information please visit postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of £1,000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused. We will notify you about how and when to make this payment.
Scholarships/sponsorships
We have a number of scholarships and bursaries aimed at supporting your studies:
Centenary scholarship
To celebrate over 100 years of psychology at Manchester, we are offering centenary scholarships on MSc programmes in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health. Scholarships worth £2,500 each are available to students applying to the Clinical & Health Psychology MSc and Health Psychology MSc programmes. To be eligible for these scholarships you will need to be a home/EU student and to have accepted a place on one of these courses starting in 2019. The recipients will be chosen by the respective course directors on the basis of academic excellence judged by grades and where applicable, the research proposal.
Alumni bursary
Alumni bursaries may be available to students graduating from the University of Manchester in 2019. Please contact us for more details.
Conference award scheme
We are dedicated to supporting you to develop your career and professional networks. As a student on this course you will be able to apply to our conference award scheme. The student with the best abstract will be awarded funding to attend a national conference.
Widening participation
The University also has a number of bursaries aimed at removing barriers to master's study for students. Find out if you are eligible .
Contact details
- Academic department
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 306 0270
- pgtaught.psychology@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/psychology/
- Academic department overview
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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