Health Psychology Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

Throughout the Health Psychology course at Manchester Metropolitan University you’ll explore health behaviour change, neuropsychology, effective communication skills for working in diverse teams and with clients, and research methods. You might apply psychology to ensuring that children get enough physical activity, in understanding the experience of people living with a stroke, or how we can help people with diabetes to take their medications.  You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning experience to apply your knowledge and skills. 

A career as unique as you

You could find yourself working in an NHS or public health team as an assistant psychologist, a psychological wellbeing practitioner, a smoking cessation practitioner, a weight management specialist, or a health coach. Other opportunities include working in a commercial organisation, providing valuable insights into human health-related behaviour and evaluating interventions, or in charitable organisations providing support to clients. You may also work in a research organisation conducting research on patient needs, preferences, and experiences, for example. Alternatively, you may want to go on to pursue a PhD or train to become a qualified health psychologist.