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University of Aberdeen: Health Psychology
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology View department profile |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This MSc programme in Health Psychology, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society, offers you the opportunity to expand on and apply your knowledge and skills to help solve some of the big health issues facing society today. Health Psychology is the fastest growing field of psychology in the UK. This MSc programme aims to provide you with an understanding of theories and methods in this exciting field and the ability to apply them to play an active role in helping solve the health challenges our society faces. Successful completion of the MSc Health Psychology confers Stage 1 of the BPS training requirements for Chartered Health Psychologist status.
Although the topics covered are diverse, the main areas of interest are:
- Health behaviours - understanding and changing participation in health damaging and health protecting behaviours - Psychological aspects of illness and disability - examining the psychological impact of illness on individuals, families and carers, promoting positive 'illness behaviours' - Health related cognitions and emotions - investigating the cognitive and emotional processes which explain health and illness behaviours - Processes influencing the delivery of health care - studying factors that influence how health care professionals and organisations deliver care - Professional practice - training in key skills such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and health coaching
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should possess a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology (recognised as Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership by the British Psychological Society) or have completed a British Psychological Society-accredited conversion course in Psychology. Applicants with a 2:2 may be eligible for entry under certain circumstances (e.g. where evidence of subsequent higher academic achievement is provided). International students with degrees NOT accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) must contact the BPS Partnership & Accreditation Team to ask for written confirmation that their degree is considered equivalent to a BPS accredited degree. Obtaining this may take several weeks. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Study psychology in a research‑intensive environment at one of the UK’s oldest universities.
The School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen is part of an institution founded in 1495 and, in 2026, celebrates 130 years of psychology at Aberdeen. This milestone reflects more than a century of pioneering research, educational excellence and contribution to psychological science, and places today’s students within a vibrant academic tradition that continues to shape the future of the discipline.
The School offers a supportive, inclusive and international learning environment for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students from across the world. It sits within …
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