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Glasgow Caledonian University: Health Psychology
| Institution | Glasgow Caledonian University |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.gcu.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
According to the British Psychological Society, the goal of health psychology is to study scientifically the psychological processes of health, illness and health care.
The aim is to apply health psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis and improvement of the health care system and health policy formation, the prevention of illness and disability and the enhancement of outcomes for those who are ill or disabled.
Health Psychology as a discipline is the fastest-growing field of Psychology in the UK. Given an ageing and obesogenic population, with associated long-term health conditions, the demand for behavioural health and wellbeing interventions (and, therefore, Health Psychologists), is only set to increase.
This course is intended to equip students with the vital knowledge and skills to become competent and effective health psychologists. The Doctoral course is designed to meet the BPS accreditation standards for Stage 1 and Stage 2 training in Health Psychology, thus meeting the requirements for Practitioner Psychologist status.
The course aims to prepare students for accreditation as Chartered Psychologists by providing training and supervision in five key areas of competency, including research, teaching and training, consultancy, behaviour change interventions and professional skills.
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| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum academic requirement Subject to DBS, PVG and/or occupational health checks. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. Entry with an existing MSc in Health Psychology (BPS accredited) will make you eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for up to 50% of year one. Additional requirements Students should provide an example of demonstrating relevant voluntary or paid work experience within a relevant field, for example, experience of voluntary or paid work relevant to the field. Applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process and will be subject to a CRB check. Acceptance to the programme will be subject to the outcome of the CRB check and sufficient demonstration of the relevant skills and motivation required to undertake the programme. Please note, students are expected to source their own potential placements prior to registration on the programme. IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5. |
| Location | Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA |
Fees
| England | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15500 GBP for Year 1 |
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