Health Psychology (Part-time) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

The Health Psychology (Part-time) course at Liverpool John Moores University aims to examine issues of coping and adjustment as well as relationships with caregivers. It covers all aspects of health across the lifespan, making the course suitable if you are working with children or adults.

During your studies, you will learn about the application of psychology for the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis and improvement of the healthcare system, and health policy formation. You will also study the prevention of illness and the enhancement of wellbeing in those affected by illness or disability.

Career paths

Health psychology graduates work in a variety of areas. Many go on to Stage 2 training and subsequently achieve Chartered Psychologist status and become HCPC Registered Health Psychologists.

Post MSc, some students work in research settings and go on to doctoral research (PhD/Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology).

A growing number of graduates work in health education, health promotion, health administration and health audit, others are involved in the organisational aspects of delivering health care and work within the health service.

Graduates from the programme have secured roles including PhD Researcher, Health Trainer, Health and Migration Consultant, Assistant Psychologist and Smoking Cessation Adviser. They work for organisations including Ps4SE, The NHS, The Adelphi Group and mental health care groups.