Overview
On the Health Psychology programme at UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you may be providing psychological assessment and support in acute care situations, managing the psychological care and rehabilitation of people with chronic illnesses, or getting involved in health promotion activities including smoking cessation and dietary management.
Career opportunities
- Graduates have gone on to a variety of careers in the NHS and private sectors, helping individuals, groups and wider society reap the benefits of an advanced understanding the links between psychology and health.
- The skills and knowledge you'll have gained through this programme will be highly sought-after, and opportunities will arise in a range of roles.
- For example, as a trainee Health Psychologist, as an advisor on health promotion, pain management, smoking cessation initiatives, Public Health matters and mental health issues.
- You can also consider roles in Medical Training, or as an academic lecturer.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides Stage 1 training to become eligible for Practical Health Psychology status.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Health, Stress and Cognition
- Bio-psychosocial Perspectives on Health
- Conducting and Evaluating Psychological Research
- Dissertation in Psychology
- Applications and Professional Skills in Health Psychology
- Health Psychology In Action
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- Postgraduate Certificate - 60 credits
- Postgraduate Diploma - 120 credits
- MSc - 180 credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology Health Sciences View 665 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with substantive relevant work experience or further training and a strong academic background will be considered, however we are unable to accept applicants without an undergraduate degree in psychology or a closely related discipline.
- We particularly welcome graduates with appropriate experience in health psychology, and those who have been employed as health or related settings are encouraged to apply. Previous successful applicants have had a wide range of health-related experience including working as nurses, health care assistants, admin in a health setting, health promotion, psychology assistant posts, research assistants, teaching.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16750 GBP / year≈ 16750 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10750 GBP / year≈ 10750 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Home Module Fee (15 Credit): 896(£)
- Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit): 1396(£)
Living costs
Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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