Overview

The Psychology - Health Psychology M.Sc. at Walden University provides a comprehensive exploration of the psychological theories and research strategies essential for promoting physical and mental well-being. This programme is designed to equip students with the skills required to prevent illness and encourage healthy lifestyle choices across diverse populations. By studying the complex relationship between psychological states and physical health, learners prepare to make a meaningful impact in modern healthcare environments.

Why Psychology - Health Psychology at Walden University?

Walden University offers a flexible online learning environment that caters to working professionals seeking to advance their expertise in health-related psychology. The university provides a streamlined admissions process with no application fee and a generous transfer-of-credit policy, allowing for up to 24 credits to be moved into the programme. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates immersive learning experiences, ensuring they can apply psychological principles to real-world health challenges immediately.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 24105 per full
National fee: USD 24105 per full
Local fee: USD 24105 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 48 quarter credits, including core coursework and a final capstone project. Modules may include:

Psychological Theories
Research Strategies
Illness Prevention
Healthy Behaviours
Biological Factors in Health
Social Factors in Health
Psychology Capstone

Careers with Psychology - Health Psychology

Graduates are prepared for professional roles focused on improving services for both patients and medical staff. The programme supports career paths within various healthcare and community settings, including:

Medical centres and hospitals
Health maintenance organisations
Rehabilitation centres
Pain management clinics
Public health agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Study in Psychology

Themes and Theories of Developmental Psychology

Lifespan Development

Gender and Human Development

Development in the Digital Age

Research Theory, Design, and Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-11-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences View 286 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Walden University's admission requirements vary by program and degree level.

Walden enrollment advisors are available to help you with every step of the online application process, from deciding which program is right for you to applying for financial aid.

Enrollment advisors can also explain Walden's transfer of credit policy for past educational experience.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19284 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19284 USD / year

≈ 19284 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19284 USD / year

≈ 19284 USD / year

Funding

Paying for your education can be a challenge, but Walden helps you identify the many funding options that are available to you, including scholarships, grants, and federal and private loans. You can also check with your employer to see if they offer tuition reimbursement for your courses. A Walden enrollment advisor can help you determine which funding options are available to you. Additionally, you can save time and money by transferring credits earned previously.

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