MSc in Health Psychology

Psychology, School of Natural Sciences

University of Stirling

This BPS accredited MSc course provides Stage 1 of professional training towards Chartered Health Psychology status.

It offers:
• teaching from the Centre for Health and Behaviour Change, the largest core-funded health psychology group in Scotland
• a critical knowledge of the theoretical basis of health psychology in relation to government health targets
• experience of the application of health psychology to practice/research in health care – including a short practice placement in an applied health care setting
• relevant skills and competencies as a basis for professional training in health psychology
• teaching from a lively and experienced team in a strongly research active psychology department

There are seven compulsory modules:
• Perspectives in Health Psychology;
• Applications of Health Psychology, Communication, Systems and Context;
• Individual, Social and Cultural Differences;
• Approaches to Illness, Disability and Coping;
• Quantitative Analysis;
• Qualitative Analysis;
• and a Research Project.

The MSc course is 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time.

Applicants must have, or be likely to obtain, a Single or Combined upper second class Honours degree in Psychology. Graduates must have, or have applied for British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

A Postgraduate Diploma qualification is also available for those wishing to study health psychology for personal or professional development. Graduates must have an upper second class Honours degree from a UK university or equivalent or relevant professional qualifications.

BURSARIES AVAILABLE - please contact Psychology or visit our website for further details.

Informal enquiries:
Dr Vivien Swanson, Course Director
E-mail: vivien.swanson@stir.ac.uk

Further information from:
Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
University of Stirling
Stirling FK9 4LA
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1786 467046
Fax: +44 (0)1786 466800
E-mail: recruitment@stir.ac.uk

University website: www.stir.ac.uk