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Study Details: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years
Studying Health Psychology at Derby means you will be taught by our team of research-active psychologists, who have expert knowledge of health psychology theory, practice and research. As well as delving into the theoretical underpinnings of health psychology, you'll also be exploring the issues faced by today's health psychology professionals. Their comprehensive knowledge and professional experience will really help you learn, and their strong research profile means that you'll be part of a vibrant department at the forefront of developments in health psychology.
The team have recently been involved in the following areas of work, including published work:
"We All Need Purpose and Reason to Be Here.": A Qualitative Investigation of How Members of Alcoholics Anonymous with Long-term Recovery Experience Aging
The Derby Packed Lunch Trial; using behavioural insights to reduce primary school children’s sugar consumption
What is the role of stress cardiovascular reactivity in health behaviour change?
Systematic Review of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Atrial fibrillation, quality of life and distress: a cluster analysis of cognitive and behavioural responses
BSc (Hons) Psychology qualification that confers Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS. Applicants should usually have a 2:1 or above, although we will consider applicants with a 2:2 where there is relevant experience and subject to a satisfactory interview. We will also consider applicants with closely aligned degree qualifications where there is relevant experience.
Health psychology specialists work in a range of settings across the NHS, industry and local authorities as well as in the voluntary sector and academia. A number of our graduates have gone on to deliver services in health promotion, public health, mental health and chronic illness management. There are also opportunities to enter other graduate professions, such as education and management.
Some of our students have gone on to stage two postgraduate training to practise as registered health psychologists whilst others have secured funded PhDs in health psychology-related areas. Others have used the MSc to gain places on clinical psychology training programmes or to access training in areas including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Increasing Access to Psychological Treatment services.
Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
Psychology of Illness
Living with Long Term Conditions
Advanced Psychological Research Methods in Context
Empirical Research Project
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