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Queen's University Belfast: Clinical Health Psychology
| Institution | Queen's University Belfast View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | https://www.qub.ac.uk/ |
| askmhls@qub.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Clinical health psychology (sometimes referred to as behavioural medicine, medical psychology or psychosomatic medicine) is an applied discipline that focuses on people with a health condition that could be prevented, treated or rehabilitated through the use of psychological techniques or procedures. The primary interest is on problems that present as physical complaints rather than emotional or mental health issues. Nevertheless, clinical health psychology is concerned with the emotional problems that may arise as a result of a physical health complaint. The topics covered in the MSc include: research methods, health behaviour change, psycho-oncology and adjustment to long term physical illness.
The PGDip aims to provide graduate students with an opportunity for advanced study in specialist topics in clinical health psychology. It prepares graduate students for more advanced research in clinical health psychology, professional training in psychology or other discipline-related professional training, and successful future careers.
This MSc aims to provide graduate students with an opportunity for advanced study in specialist topics in clinical health psychology. It prepares graduate students for more advanced research in clinical health psychology, professional training in psychology or other discipline-related professional training, and successful future careers.
**Note: This course does not confer eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. This course does not provide the Stage 1 qualification in Health Psychology that is a prerequisite for stage 2/doctorate training in Health Psychology. Find further information from the British Psychological Society website.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above in Psychology or an acceptable related subject, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. In the absence of a formal qualification that meets the above criteria, applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicyQUB for more information. QUB: External: |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above in Psychology or an acceptable related subject, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. In the absence of a formal qualification that meets the above criteria, applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicyQUB for more information. QUB: External: |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above in Psychology or an acceptable related subject, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. In the absence of a formal qualification that meets the above criteria, applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicyQUB for more information. QUB: External: |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above in Psychology or an acceptable related subject, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. In the absence of a formal qualification that meets the above criteria, applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicyQUB for more information. QUB: External: |
Queen's University Belfast, ranked in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) is based in Belfast, at the heart of Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Queen’s is ranked 6th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and 13th in the UK for research intensity (Complete …
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