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University of Bedfordshire: Health Psychology
| Institution | University of Bedfordshire |
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| Department | Psychology |
| Web | http://www.beds.ac.uk |
| admission@beds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 3300 073 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
On our MSc Health Psychology, you explore how the mind, body and environment interact to shape health and wellbeing. The course combines theory and research to help you understand the psychological, social and biological factors that influence health and illness while developing the practical skills and knowledge required for employment or research in the field.
To meet BPS accreditation requirements, applicants should normally hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Psychology. However, if you do not hold a BPS-accredited (or equivalent) degree but are interested in studying health psychology, we may still be able to consider you for entry. We welcome applications from graduates and professionals with a background in psychology, health sciences, social care, nursing, public health or community development who wish to deepen their understanding of the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing. The course is particularly suited to those aspiring to work in healthcare, research, policy or behaviour change settings.
Course accreditation This course is accredited to the British Psychological Society (BPS). It forms Stage 1 of the training you need to become a chartered psychologist member of the Division of Health Psychology within the British Psychological Society.
Facilities and specialist equipment Within the Psychology department, we have dedicated, specialist, industry-standard psychology laboratories and computing environments including: - Cognitive neuropsychology lab
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Biological and cognitive psychology lab
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Virtual reality lab
Research cubicles containing up-to-the-minute equipment and technology such as: - Driving simulator
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Eye-tracking software
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Physiological data-acquisition system
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EEG recording equipment
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Podcasting equipment.
Industry links Our courses are developed and regularly reviewed by a panel of industry professionals from the NHS, local authority and commercial organisations.
Student experience This course equips you with in-depth knowledge and understanding alongside core skills, which will support you in progressing to your Stage 2 training, where you can develop your practice to become an accredited health psychologist. Gain a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current issues in the field as well as a high level of knowledge of advanced research methods, allowing you to perform complex data analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis. Learn from an academic team actively involved in research in the field.Their research and practice expertise directly informs teaching, creating a focus on the real-life application of psychology. Take advantage of opportunities to engage in research internships with local voluntary, community and social-enterprise groups. Gain first-hand experience of psychology in action through course contributions from specialist speakers and alumni. Benefit from membership of our Student Research Institute, providing opportunities to engage in research; work with staff as an assistant; and attend specialist research conferences. Present your supervised research to your peers and psychology professionals at our annual Student Research Conference.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have one of the following: BSc or BA (Hons) in Psychology with a minimum of a 2:2 classification or above, or To meet BPS accreditation requirements, applicants should normally hold a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology that provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) or an equivalent qualification from outside the UK. If you are an international applicant with a psychology degree, you can check your eligibility for GBC and learn how to apply through the BPS. If you do not hold a BPS-accredited (or equivalent) degree but are interested in studying health psychology, you may still be considered for entry. Please note that, if you later decide to pursue Stage 2 training, you will need to complete a BPS-accredited MSc conversion course to become a graduate member before progressing. |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
This course enables you to develop your understanding of how psychology and health can be used to promote general wellbeing. You learn how to apply the scientific and theoretical principles and ideas of health psychology while developing the practical skills and knowledge required for employment or research in the field. You study social and psychological issues, including aspects such as obesity, lifestyle and stress, and explore how we can understand, intervene and promote health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
Course accreditation This course is accredited to the British Psychological Society (BPS). It forms Stage 1 of the training you need to become a chartered psychologist member of the Division of Health Psychology within the British Psychological Society.
Facilities and specialist equipment - Access to specialist, industry-standard psychology laboratories and computing environments including a biological and cognitive psychology lab; cognitive neuropsychology lab; VR lab; and a suite of research cubicles with a range of specialist equipment .
- Up-to-the-minute technology, such as a driving simulator to test hazard perception; eye-tracking software; a physiological data-acquisition system; EEG recording equipment; and KAT Walk omnidirectional VR slide mills.
Industry links Our courses are developed and regularly reviewed by a panel of industry professionals from the NHS, local authority and commercial organisations.
Student experience This course equips you with in-depth knowledge and understanding alongside core skills, which will support you in progressing to your Stage 2 training, where you can develop your practice to become an accredited health psychologist. Gain a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current issues in the field as well as a high level of knowledge of advanced research methods, allowing you to perform complex data analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis. Learn from an academic team actively involved in research in the field.Their research and practice expertise directly informs teaching, creating a focus on the real-life application of psychology. Take advantage of opportunities to engage in research internships with local voluntary, community and social-enterprise groups. Gain first-hand experience of psychology in action through course contributions from specialist speakers and alumni.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. To be admitted to the course you are normally required: to have attained at least a second class honours degree in psychology |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
How can we understand, intervene and promote health and wellbeing across the course of life? Health psychology works to answer this question, looking towards the interaction of psychological, social and biological factors to understand health and illness.
Health psychology moves away from the medicalisation of health and illness. Instead, on this course, you take a more whole-person approach to understanding health and illness, studying social issues and aspects such as obesity, lifestyle and stress. Taught by an academic team actively involved in research in the field, you benefit from their up-to-the-minute knowledge and research skills.
This course forms stage one of the training you need to become a chartered psychologist member of the Division of Health Psychology within the British Psychological Society.
Why choose this course? - Gain new insights into the theory and practice of health psychology
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Learn to show how the links between scientific theory and practice can guide the collection and interpretation of empirical data
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Develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems in the field
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Gain confident knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods which will allow you to perform complex data analysis, interpretation, evaluation and synthesis
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Develop your competence in a range of techniques including multivariate analyses
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Benefit from a strong sense of personal responsibility and professionalism that will enable you to practise or conduct research within ethical guidelines
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent. To be admitted to the course you are normally required: to have attained at least a second class honours degree in psychology |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
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