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Overview
Health and Clinical Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck, University of London will deepen your understanding of the methods and insights of contemporary health and clinical psychological sciences, including applied neuroscience. You will develop your generic research skills, learn advanced quantitative and qualitative methods, and study how best to design and evaluate interventions.
The emphasis is on mixed-method approaches and we will support you in developing a cross-disciplinary approach to appraising research and carrying out an extended critical review.
On the Birkbeck, University of London's MSc Health and Clinical Psychological Sciences, you conduct an extended critical review within an area of contemporary psychology, which involves formulating a research question, conducting a literature review, assessing arguments and the available evidence, and writing up your study in a format suitable for publication.
Careers and Employability
Graduates can pursue careers in psychology, health or related areas. Possible professions may include psychologist, counsellor or researcher. This degree may also be useful in becoming a further education lecturer.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Critical review of research methodologies in psychological and clinical sciences
- Current Challenges in Health
- Generic Research Skills
- Intervention Design and Evaluation
- Neurocases and Clinical Assessments
- Neurocognitive Processes in Mental Health
- Qualitative Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
You are strongly advised to apply now, to ensure there are still places on your chosen course and to give you time to complete the admissions process.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Health Informatics Clinical Psychology View 853 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 94
Other requirements
General requirements
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in psychology or a related discipline (e.g. neuroscience, nursing or health sciences).
- On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
- Your personal details
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your personal statement
- Referees
- Statistical information
- English proficiency
The application form
Tuition Fee
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International
17490 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17490 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10740 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10740 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Part-time home students: £5370 pa
- Part-time international students: £8745 pa
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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