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University of Surrey: Health Psychology
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Why choose this course - Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments.
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Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in topics such as eating behaviour, fatigue, stress and obesity.
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Join our Health Psychology Research Group to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
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Get the Stage 1 qualification needed to progress onto Stage 2 training to become a chartered health psychologist with the BPS.
What you will study On our Health Psychology masters, you’ll study the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill. You’ll learn theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and gain an understanding of different approaches to research.
You’ll explore a range of applied topics, such as living with chronic conditions, health issues impacting health psychology, how we can help people to maintain their health across their lifespan, psychological aspects of healthcare, and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for health psychology. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in psychology, or a recognised international equivalent. A 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent may be accepted with evidence of relevant work experience or a related graduate qualification (e.g. masters or postgraduate diploma). We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our declaration of criminal convictions web page for more information. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course - Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments.
-
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in topics such as eating behaviour, fatigue, stress and obesity.
-
Join our Health Psychology Research Group to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
-
Get the Stage 1 qualification needed to progress onto Stage 2 training to become a chartered health psychologist with the BPS.
What you will study On our Health Psychology masters, you’ll study the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill. You’ll learn theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and gain an understanding of different approaches to research.
You’ll explore a range of applied topics, such as living with chronic conditions, health issues impacting health psychology, how we can help people to maintain their health across their lifespan, psychological aspects of healthcare, and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for health psychology. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in psychology, or a recognised international equivalent. A 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent may be accepted with evidence of relevant work experience or a related graduate qualification (e.g. masters or postgraduate diploma). We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our declaration of criminal convictions web page for more information. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in topics such as eating behaviour, fatigue, stress and obesity.
Join our Health Psychology Research Group to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
Get the Stage 1 qualification needed to progress onto Stage 2 training, to become a chartered health psychologist with the BPS.
What you will study You’ll study the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill. You’ll learn theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and gain an understanding of different approaches to research.
You’ll explore a range of applied topics, such as living with chronic conditions, health issues impacting health psychology, how we can help people to maintain their health across their lifespan, psychological aspects of healthcare, and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for health psychology. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in psychology, or a recognised international equivalent. Alternatively, a postgraduate conversion diploma in psychology following completion of another degree subject. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our declaration of criminal convictions web page for more information. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in topics such as eating behaviour, fatigue, stress and obesity.
Join our Health Psychology Research Group to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
Get the Stage 1 qualification needed to progress onto Stage 2 training, to become a chartered health psychologist with the BPS.
What you will study You’ll study the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill. You’ll learn theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and gain an understanding of different approaches to research.
You’ll explore a range of applied topics, such as living with chronic conditions, health issues impacting health psychology, how we can help people to maintain their health across their lifespan, psychological aspects of healthcare, and the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for health psychology. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in psychology, or a recognised international equivalent. Alternatively, a postgraduate conversion diploma in psychology following completion of another degree subject. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our declaration of criminal convictions web page for more information. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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