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University of Surrey: Health Psychology
Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
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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**
Study a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited curriculum, designed to give you an insider’s perspective on theories, methods and techniques of health psychology, and the relationship these have with health and illness
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 eating behaviour, fatigue, stress, obesity and much more
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 |
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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 criminal convictions webpage for more information: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/declaration-criminal-convictions English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
Study a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited curriculum, designed to give you an insider’s perspective on theories, methods and techniques of health psychology, and the relationship these have with health and illness
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 eating behaviour, fatigue, stress, obesity and much more
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 |
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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 criminal convictions webpage for more information: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/declaration-criminal-convictions English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
On our MSc Health Psychology course, we'll give you an insider’s perspective on theories, methods and techniques of health psychology, and the relationship these have with health and illness. This includes a study of the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill.
On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the Stage 1 training needed to progress onto Stage 2, in order to become a Chartered Health Psychologist.
**What you will study**
You’ll learn theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and an understanding of different approaches to research. You’ll learn about 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.
You’ll complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support. These collaborations have seen previous students’ work being published in top-tier journals.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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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. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our criminal convictions webpage for more information: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/declaration-criminal-convictions English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
**Why choose this course**
On our MSc Health Psychology course, we'll give you an insider’s perspective on theories, methods and techniques of health psychology, and the relationship these have with health and illness. This includes a study of the psychological processes involved in maintaining health, the pathological responses to ill health and stress, and the promotion of wellbeing among the physically ill.
On successful completion of this course, you’ll have the Stage 1 training needed to progress onto Stage 2, in order to become a Chartered Health Psychologist.
**What you will study**
You’ll learn theories and practical issues relevant to health psychology and an understanding of different approaches to research. You’ll learn about 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.
You’ll complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and projects on important topics in the field. We’ll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support. These collaborations have seen previous students’ work being published in top-tier journals.
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. This is a regulated course that requires declaration of criminal convictions at the application stage, please visit our criminal convictions webpage for more information: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/declaration-criminal-convictions English language requirements |
Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Overview
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