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Bristol, University of the West of England: Health Psychology
| Institution | Bristol, University of the West of England |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uwe.ac.uk |
| Admissions@uwe.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)117 32 83333 |
MSc
Summary
Health psychologists can be involved in a range of activities within the National Health Service (NHS), ranging from providing psychological assessment and support in acute care situations to developments in the provision and management of psychological care and rehabilitation of people with chronic illnesses. Employment opportunities are available in the NHS and industry as well as in academic settings such as teaching and research. The programme provides stage 1 training towards achieving Practitioner Health Psychology status. In addition to coverage of the British Psychological Society (BPS) core curriculum, the course has a particular emphasis on the acquisition of transferable practical and professional skills.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Honours degree (minimum 2.1) in psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) at the British Psychological Society (BPS). Non-graduates with appropriate experience in health psychology are also welcome to apply. |
| Location | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY |
Summary
Health psychologists can be involved in a range of activities within the National Health Service (NHS), ranging from providing psychological assessment and support in acute care situations to developments in the provision and management of psychological care and rehabilitation of people with chronic illnesses. Employment opportunities are available in the NHS and industry as well as in academic settings such as teaching and research. The programme provides stage 1 training towards achieving Practitioner Health Psychology status. In addition to coverage of the British Psychological Society (BPS) core curriculum, the course has a particular emphasis on the acquisition of transferable practical and professional skills.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Honours degree (minimum 2.1) in psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) at the British Psychological Society (BPS). Non-graduates with appropriate experience in health psychology are also welcome to apply. |
| Location | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY |
Professional Doctorate
Summary
The course provides the British Psychological Society (BPS) stage 2 training in health psychology, and eligibility for Practitioner Health Psychology status. Trainees will be working in an appropriate health setting, with agreed release to attend professional doctoral training schools and supervision meetings over the 3 year period. During each year, students attend a number of professional doctoral schools (PDSs), each organised around 5 areas of professional development: research (including systematic reviewing and an independent supervised project); teaching and training; consultancy; professional skills and a 5th area from further developments of the main areas.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS); Honours degree (minimum 2.1). MSc health psychology accredited by the BPS as providing stage 1 of the Practitioner Health Psychologist qualification. |
| Location | Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY |
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