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| Location: | Derby / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Derby
Why choose this course?
* You will study online so you won't have to come into the university. It means you can study at a time and place to suit you and you will receive a high level of support from our dedicated team of online tutors.
* You'll learn about the practical, professional and theoretical issues in health psychology, as well as the latest developments in health psychology research. This means the knowledge you gain will be relevant and up to date.
* You'll have the opportunity to undertake your own research project, specialising in an area of health psychology that you're particularly interested in and that's relevant to your career.
About the course
Health Psychology has been defined as the 'aggregate of the specific educational, scientific and professional contribution of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the promotion and treatment of illness and related dysfunction.' (Matarazzo, 1980)
However, you won't just be looking at the theoretical side of health psychology on this course, you'll also be exploring and understanding the issues faced by today's health psychology professionals.
You'll be taught by a dedicated team of chartered psychologists, who are registered with the Health Professions Council and work in research and practice. They all have expert knowledge of health psychology theory and practice and will make your learning meaningful and relevant. Their strong research profile means that you'll be part of a vibrant department at the forefront of developments in health psychology.
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Course length
Full time: one year
Part time: two years
In addition to core health psychology knowledge you'll develop your professional skills. You'll be introduced to a range of health psychology professional competencies in area such as teaching and training, research and consultancy.
Previous graduates have gone on to qualify and work in a wide range of areas. Some have gone on to do stage two training whilst others have secured funded PhDs in health psychology related areas. Others have used their MSc in Health Psychology to gain places on clinical psychology training programmes or access other related training including CBT and IAPT. A number of our graduates currently work in the NHS delivering services in areas of health promotion, mental health and chronic illness management. Many have also used their MSc to gain access to other graduate professions, such as teaching and management.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should normally have or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 honours degree in psychology or a related subject.
We'll consider your reference and personal statement carefully, and we'll normally invite you to come in for an interview.
If you're applying for an postgraduate course, you will need at least:
* IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
* TOEFL: 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based)
* Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
* Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
* London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
* International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
* International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
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