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Health Psychology


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MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)


Full-time
12 months
September

Course Introduction

*Please note these degrees will not run in 2012*

The MSc in Health Psychology is seeking accreditation by The British Psychological Society.

Completion of the Master's programme will provide the basis (Stage one) for entry to further professional training (Stage 2) which provides eligibility towards Chartered Membership of the BPS (CPsychol), full membership of the Division of Health Psychology of the BPS and professional practice as a Health Psychologist.

Completion of the MSc / PG Diploma in Health Psychology can lead to work directly related to health psychology but not requiring further professional training, for example, health promotion, research related to health and work within health care settings.

As a student studying full-time you will complete the MSc course in one year (12 months). You will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma modules between September and May, and complete your Master's dissertation over the summer for submission in September. As a student studying part-time (usually 24 months) you will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma between September and May over two consecutive years and usually complete the Master's dissertation over the summer of year two for submission in September.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: All Modules are Core (C)

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)


Part-time
2 years
September

Course Introduction

*Please note these degrees will not run in 2012*

The MSc in Health Psychology is seeking accreditation by The British Psychological Society.

Completion of the Master's programme will provide the basis (Stage one) for entry to further professional training (Stage 2) which provides eligibility towards Chartered Membership of the BPS (CPsychol), full membership of the Division of Health Psychology of the BPS and professional practice as a Health Psychologist.

Completion of the MSc / PG Diploma in Health Psychology can lead to work directly related to health psychology but not requiring further professional training, for example, health promotion, research related to health and work within health care settings.

As a student studying full-time you will complete the MSc course in one year (12 months). You will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma modules between September and May, and complete your Master's dissertation over the summer for submission in September. As a student studying part-time (usually 24 months) you will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma between September and May over two consecutive years and usually complete the Master's dissertation over the summer of year two for submission in September.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: All Modules are Core (C)

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

PG Diploma Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Diploma

2012/13:

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)


Full-time
9 months
September

Course Introduction

*Please note these degrees will not run in 2012*

The MSc in Health Psychology is seeking accreditation by The British Psychological Society.

Completion of the Master's programme will provide the basis (Stage one) for entry to further professional training (Stage 2) which provides eligibility towards Chartered Membership of the BPS (CPsychol), full membership of the Division of Health Psychology of the BPS and professional practice as a Health Psychologist.

Completion of the MSc / PG Diploma in Health Psychology can lead to work directly related to health psychology but not requiring further professional training, for example, health promotion, research related to health and work within health care settings.

As a student studying full-time you will complete the MSc course in one year (12 months). You will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma modules between September and May, and complete your Master's dissertation over the summer for submission in September. As a student studying part-time (usually 24 months) you will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma between September and May over two consecutive years and usually complete the Master's dissertation over the summer of year two for submission in September.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: All Modules are Core (C)

Semesters 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

PG Diploma Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
PG Diploma

2012/13:

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)


Part-time
21 months
September

Course Introduction

*Please note these degrees will not run in 2012*

The MSc in Health Psychology is seeking accreditation by The British Psychological Society.

Completion of the Master's programme will provide the basis (Stage one) for entry to further professional training (Stage 2) which provides eligibility towards Chartered Membership of the BPS (CPsychol), full membership of the Division of Health Psychology of the BPS and professional practice as a Health Psychologist.

Completion of the MSc / PG Diploma in Health Psychology can lead to work directly related to health psychology but not requiring further professional training, for example, health promotion, research related to health and work within health care settings.

As a student studying full-time you will complete the MSc course in one year (12 months). You will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma modules between September and May, and complete your Master's dissertation over the summer for submission in September. As a student studying part-time (usually 24 months) you will undertake the Postgraduate Diploma between September and May over two consecutive years and usually complete the Master's dissertation over the summer of year two for submission in September.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: All Modules are Core (C)

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

Special Features

Teaching Methods

Entry Requirements

If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry qualifications.

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.5 or the equivalent

[ Full information on our General English Language Requirements ]

Career Opportunities

Completion of the PG Dip/MSc in Health Psychology can lead to work directly related to health psychology but not requiring further professional training, for example, health promotion, research related to health and work within health care settings.

Contact Details

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Social and International Studies School Prospectus 2012 (PDF, 3.3MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (December 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.

How to Apply

*Please note these degrees will not run in 2012*

www.bradford.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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