University College Birmingham

BSc Psychology with Health

University College Birmingham

Course overview

Building a strong urge to study and also be in the health scene, this three-year full-time course offers you the ability to research health and how psychology applies to the modern world. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health is designed to lead to a variety of professional roles. As part of this, you will explore core psychological perspectives to better understand the human mind and behaviour, and to develop your reflective skills. Alongside exploring theory in the classroom and its application to contemporary societal challenges, you will also have practical opportunities to develop your research skills in our state-of-the-art psychology lab.

Practical work-based learning outside of the University and additional training around mental health are all included in this course, and you will study three bespoke modules exploring contemporary applications of theory, to study behaviours relevant to health, healthcare, and illness.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

  • Undergraduate international students are required to have a minimum UCAS Tariff of 96 points.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) – MMM.
  • T Level – Pass (C and above).

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 7.0 in reading, listening, and speaking, and a minimum of 6.5 in writing, followed by the university’s own tests.
  • TOEFL: Minimum score of 72, with band scores of Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, and Speaking 20 for undergraduate (BA, BSc).

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    You will receive either a 25% or a 20% tuition fee scholarship, depending on your academic achievements.

  • High Achievers Scholarship

    70% – 74% - £3,000, 75% – 80% £5,000, 81% and above Full award

  • International Scholarship Award

    Automatic - £1,000

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates can gain employment in various areas, including:

  • Health Psychologist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Counsellor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Further Education Teacher

Cost of study

The programme fee for 2026/27 undergraduates in BSc Psychology with Health is £16,000 per year. Fees are subject to annual change.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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