
Overview
The primary goal of the Liverpool John Moores University 's course in Health Psychology is to contribute to the understanding of how physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual factors influence health and illness within a sociocultural framework.
If you have an interest in how psychology affects health and illness behaviour, and how it can be used to enhance wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyles, this Masters is ideal. If you intend to, or currently work with clients with long term conditions, you will also benefit from the course.
The curriculum aims to examine issues of coping and adjustment as well as relationships with caregivers. It covers all aspects of health across the lifespan, making the course suitable if you are working with children or adults.
Career
Health psychology graduates work in a variety of areas. Many go on to Stage 2 training and subsequently achieve Chartered Psychologist status and become HCPC Registered Health Psychologists.
Post MSc, some students work in research settings and go on to doctoral research (PhD/Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology).
A growing number of graduates work in health education, health promotion, health administration and health audit, others are involved in the organisational aspects of delivering health care and work within the health service.
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Courses include:
- Long-Term Conditions
- Empirical Project
- Issues in Health Psychology
- Analysis for Health Psychology
- Health Psychology: Context and Applications
- Psychosocial Factors and Health
- Stress, Health and Coping
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology Health Sciences View 644 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum 2:1 honours degree in Psychology and to have satisfied the BPS conditions for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)
- International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
18250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9840 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9840 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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