Health Psychology
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 - years | find out | find out | find out |
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 - years | find out | find out | find out |
About Health Psychology, MSc - at University of Southampton
About this course
Explore Health Psychology at a global top 100* university.
Human behaviour is a leading cause of physical illness world-wide. This BPS-accredited programme teaches you how psychology can be applied to improve wellbeing and prevent and manage long-term conditions.
Your future career
You'll be taught by expert lecturers who are currently developing and testing interventions and theory in the field . Through their expertise and guidance, you'll be supported in becoming a scientist practicioner in a health care setting. Previous students have pursued careers in the public, private and third sectors, working as psychologists in research, education and professional practice.
Key features of this course
- At Southampton, you'll:
- be taught by expert lecturers who are currently developing and testing interventions and theory in the field
- select optional modules to tailor the course to suit your career goals - popular module choices include the study of CBT, sexual health and gerontology
- have the opportunity to experience practical learning as an apprentice to a health psychologist over 12 weeks and develop your reading of research papers and discussing them in a journal club with students on the course.
Further information
Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
*QS World University Rankings 2025
Entry requirements for this course
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