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De Montfort University: Health Psychology
| Institution | De Montfort University |
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| Department | Health and Life Sciences View department profile |
| Web | www.dmu.ac.uk/health-life-sciences |
| enquiry@dmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0116 250 6070 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Health psychology is an expanding area of global employment with opportunities for graduates in hospitals, universities and community-based and local authority organisations. Designed and delivered in collaboration with researchers and practitioners within the field, this course will give you the opportunity to explore the many ways in which psychology can be applied to an understanding of health and illness and to modern healthcare systems.
You will also attend distinct interprofessional learning event for the equivalent of 2 days throughout the programme. These will focus on inter-professional relationships and interdisciplinary working in healthcare settings. All academic staff contributing to the course are research-active, have presented their research at national and international conferences and published in specialist journals including Social Science and Medicine, Psychology and Health, and Journal of Health Psychology.
There is a significant focus on developing skills that are transferable to a variety of careers and contexts on an international level. The course is designed to improve your understanding in professional areas such as ethics and reflective practice to enhance your employability across a range of health and social care careers. Successful graduates (who already hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate award in Psychology) can progress on to stage two training in Health Psychology in order to attain registration as a practitioner psychologist.
Key features - Professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the course has been commended on the quality of student support, the quality of research methods training, links with local communities and services, and the development of inter-professional skills through short placements
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Suitable for recent graduates and experienced professionals looking to enhance their specialist skills and career opportunities
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Benefit from inter-professional learning and develop a range of transferable skills, alongside individuals from a range of backgrounds
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Our experienced academic staff and many of our graduates have presented their innovative research at national and international conferences
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Enhance your employability across a range of career paths within health and social care
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The course also benefits from two distinctive strands, especially pertinent to working as a contemporary health psychologist – social and cultural diversity, and inter-professional relationships
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants are usually expected to possess (or be predicted to obtain) a First or 2:1 award from a BPS-accredited psychology course. Students with a 2:2 award will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider applications from students with non-psychology undergraduate awards of 2:1 or above where candidates can justify significant experience in a health context and/or knowledge of health practices, policies and systems. |
| Location | Leicester Campus The Gateway Leicester LE1 9BH |
Fees
| England | 9800 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Scotland | 9800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are usually expected to possess (or be predicted to obtain) a First or 2:1 award from a BPS-accredited psychology course. Students with a 2:2 award will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider applications from students with non-psychology undergraduate awards of 2:1 or above where candidates can justify significant experience in a health context and/or knowledge of health practices, policies and systems. |
| Location | Leicester Campus The Gateway Leicester LE1 9BH |
De Montfort University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences brings together high-quality education taught by a team of experienced, research-active academics; using specialist facilities with cutting-edge technologies; helping to take your professional learning to the next level.
Our strong links with professional and regulatory bodies such as the Institute of Biomedical Science, the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Health and Care Professions Council provide an important part of our quality assurance process; with many of our programmes accredited or endorsed by a recognised professional body.
Flexible study options including full-time, part-time and distance …
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