Health Psychology MSc (Online) 18 months Postgraduate Program By Aston University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

9,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MSc Health Psychology course is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 Professional Training in Health Psychology and enables students to study online at their own paces, with no need to come onto campus. It confers Stage 1 Training to become a Health Psychologist. Students will learn from programme staff who are internationally recognised researchers in their fields and work with a number of NHS clinics and other health related organisations. Health psychology investigates the way psychological behaviour influences health, illness and the care for chronic disease. A health psychologist uses their knowledge of psychology to understand health behaviours and promote general wellness. They are trained to assist patients with their emotional and psychological needs as well as caring for those who are chronically ill. Aston MSc Health Psychology course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theory underpinning health psychology. Throughout the course, students will build their understanding of advanced research methodology and the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to carry out independent work of publishable standard. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MSc Health Psychology course is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 Professional Training in Health Psychology and enables students to study online at their own paces, with no need to come onto campus. It confers Stage 1 Training to become a Health Psychologist. Students will learn from programme staff who are internationally recognised researchers in their fields and work with a number of NHS clinics and other health related organisations. Health psychology investigates the way psychological behaviour influences health, illness and the care for chronic disease. A health psychologist uses their knowledge of psychology to understand health behaviours and promote general wellness. They are trained to assist patients with their emotional and psychological needs as well as caring for those who are chronically ill. Aston MSc Health Psychology course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theory underpinning health psychology. Throughout the course, students will build their understanding of advanced research methodology and the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to carry out independent work of publishable standard. 

Admission requirements

93+
6.5+
3.3+
63+
18 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,900 GBP
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International Students

9,900 GBP
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