find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
University of West London: Health Psychology
| Institution | University of West London |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Human and Social Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uwl.ac.uk/ |
| courses@uwl.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02082312468 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course meets the Stage 1 training requirements developed by the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Division of Health Psychology. It will prepare you to advance to Stage 2 training, which enables you to become a health psychologist.
The course covers the core BPS material, including contexts and perspectives in health psychology, research methods, and ethical, legal and professional practice issues.
You will learn from specialist staff who have a wealth of experience in both teaching and health psychology research.
Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities.
This course will give you a complete grounding in the theory, themes, professional issues and practical skills central to Stage 1 Health Psychology training. It is a first step towards Chartered Psychologist status as well as registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Health Psychologist.
The staff team are committed to providing an interesting and exciting learning experience in all areas of your studies. You will learn in small groups for an engaging and focused environment. Guest speakers who work in health psychology will also deliver some sessions.
You will be encouraged to present your work at health psychology conferences. These experiences will help you to develop your communication and research presentation skills, as well as your professional network.
The course has established links with health organisations where you can gain valuable work experience and carry out research. Some of the opportunities that may be available to you while you study include:
training with Smokefree Ealing to deliver health promotion events in the community training with Pyramid, where you may work on a children's psychosocial intervention.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society; plus usually an upper 2nd or 1st Class award; those who do not hold this level of classification require evidence of practical experience in an area relevant to health psychology, an additional qualification which is relevant to health psychology, or evidence of attainments during their undergraduate degree which indicate particular strengths in health psychology; applicants are interviewed; applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 7.0 or above, TOEFL internet-based test 100 or above; Pearson PTE Academic at 58 or above, or an equivalent secure English language test. |
| Location | West London Paragon Boston Manor Road Brentford TW8 9GA |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, the Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society; plus usually an upper 2nd or 1st Class award; those who do not hold this level of classification require evidence of practical experience in an area relevant to health psychology, an additional qualification which is relevant to health psychology, or evidence of attainments during their undergraduate degree which indicate particular strengths in health psychology; applicants are interviewed; applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 7.0 or above, TOEFL internet-based test 100 or above; Pearson PTE Academic at 58 or above, or an equivalent secure English language test. |
| Location | West London Paragon Boston Manor Road Brentford TW8 9GA |
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Health studies or Psychology, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Scholarship Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you a PG student at this University or have you applied to study a postgraduate program at a university in Europe? Tell us your plans and qualify for a £500.00 PGS Scholarship.
Click here
