Overview

The Health Psychology course from University of Nottingham has a unique focus on career development and planning and professional skills in health psychology.

You’ll be taught by internationally-recognised research-active staff who bring their expertise in key areas of health psychology to your learning experience. The passion and enthusiasm of the course team was just one of the seven commendations they received as part of the accreditation along with student support and the professional skills and career development opportunities they give the students.

At Nottingham you'll learn with a real focus on your individual career pathway, helping you to take the next step on your career journey in psychology.

Graduate destinations

The graduates have gone on to varied and interesting careers and further study, including:

Research assistant/associate (exploring binge drinking; aspects of chronic illness)

Working for Health Psychology consultancy companies

PhDs and Doctorates (Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology)

Working in industry (pharmaceutical companies)

Working for the NHS (smoking cessations advisers and in pain management clinics)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Context and Perspectives in Health Psychology

Chronic Illness

Understanding, Predicting and Changing Health Behaviour

Health Care Contexts

Qualitative Methodology and Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences View 665 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:1 in Psychology

You will also need proof of holding Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) either from your University or the British Psychological Society (BPS).

If you completed your degree at an institution outside of the UK, you will need to submit an individual application for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society so they can properly assess your eligibility for the GBC.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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