Overview

Whether you plan on becoming a Health Psychologist or applying your psychological training to other health-related areas, this distance learning Masters programme will give you the scientific principles and research skills to succeed in your chosen career.

This Health Psychology (part-time) programme at Ulster University is open to anyone with a undergraduate psychology degree (with GBC eligibility), master's level psychology conversion course, or equivalent. English language requirements also apply.

You'll be taught by a research-active faculty with over 20 years of online teaching experience. The programme's BPS-accredited framework ensures that your learning outcomes are industry relevant, and our MSc counts as Stage 1 Training towards becoming a Registered Health Psychologist.

About the program

Ulster University has a worldwide reputation for research excellence, and prides itself on the vocational strength of its teaching. The programme's BPS accreditation is valuable for graduates developing their careers as Registered Health Psychologists, researchers, consultants and in other psychology-related fields.

Enjoy total flexibility, learning 100% online, whenever and wherever is convenient. Our student success advisors will support you throughout your time as an Ulster University student in all areas, including careers advice.

There are intakes throughout the academic year, in January, March, May, September, and November. Our carousel-style programme design means you start whenever is convenient. You can even pay per module and take a break if you need to. Complete the course part-time in two years, or take up four years - it's your choice.

At the end of Ulster's Health Psychology MSc programme you'll have a critical understanding of the contexts and theories behind health-related behaviours, as well as advanced practical research skills in the application of Health Psychology techniques. Other vocationally relevant outcomes include statistical analysis, communication skills, evaluation and analytics and independent study at a postgraduate level.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises six core modules and a dissertation. The scope of the modules follows a BPS framework to ensure its relevance and qualification as Stage 1 training.

The core modules are:

Bio-Behavioural Mechanisms Underlying Health

Individual Perspectives in Health Psychology

Methods and Issues in Research and Practice

Social, Cultural and Family Perspectives in Health Psychology

Context and Perspectives in Health Psychology

Models and Applications in Health Psychology

To complete the MSc you will need to have completed all modules and the dissertation. You learn invaluable skills and knowledge in communication, research, critical analysis and biopsychosocial theory.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

55

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Psychology School Counselling Clinical Psychology View 16 other Masters in School Counselling in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

55

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a 2:1 honours degree in psychology conferring eligibility for GBC membership of the British Psychological Society (or National/international Equivalent e.g. PSI)OR

An accredited MSc Psychology conversion programme with a merit grade or above

PLUS

Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent)

Tuition Fee

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International

746 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 746 GBP per module during 24 months.
National

746 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 746 GBP per module during 24 months.

In the 2023/24 academic year, modules are priced at £49.75 per credit point, so a 15-credit module will cost £746.20

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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