Career opportunities
The MSc in Health Psychology provides the knowledge and skills needed to start Stage 2 in Health Psychology training.
The strong grounding we provide in research and analytic methods is valuable to those wishing to progress onto a research career, a PhD, or training programmes where research skills are emphasised.
The knowledge and understanding we help develop in relation to theory, evidence and practice, will also help if you are considering careers in clinical and applied roles, as well as policy-making and service development positions.
Our work placements will allow you to gain valuable experience in roles related to Health Psychology and increase your employability upon graduation.
Our unit on professional development has been designed to help further support you in pursuing your future career goals.
Our range of assessments across the course give you the skills to apply your knowledge real world activities.
- Find out more about health psychology careers on the BPS website.
- Find out more about research careers in psychology on the BPS website.
Accrediting organisations
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which has commended various aspects of the course. Its comments include:
- The programme team are recognised for embedding a variety of assessments.
- They have succeeded in fostering a sense of community among staff and students and that the student experience is at the centre of the provision.
- They have great student support for their cohorts by accommodating, accessible and approachable staff and project supervisors.