MSc Health Psychology
Course overview
The MSc Health Psychology at the University of Derby is a high-quality master’s programme designed to give students a strong grounding in how psychological factors influence health, illness, and wellbeing. They will explore modules such as the Psychology of Health and Wellbeing, Health Promotion and Behaviour Change, and Living with Long-term Conditions, alongside advanced research methods and a substantial empirical research project.
Assessment is based on diverse, applied tasks including oral presentations, intervention reports, systematic reviews, and the research project. The programme is BPS-accredited for Stage One training in health psychology, providing the pathway toward professional roles in health, public or charity sectors, or further Stage Two training.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants normally need at least a 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
Applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree in Psychology (with GBC) may be accepted subject to a satisfactory interview or relevant experience.
English Language Requirements:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds typically need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.5 in each section or equivalent recognised qualification.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of MSc Health Psychology from the University of Derby leave well-equipped for a range of health psychology-related roles, and the University provides support in planning these next steps. Careers may include:
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Health Promotion Specialist
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Public Health Practitioner
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Chronic Illness Management Consultant
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Research Assistant In Health Psychology
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Health Behaviour Change Advisor
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students for the MSc Health Psychology at the University of Derby is £17,500 for the full course. Fees are subject to annual review and may increase.
Admission
If you are ready to advance your career in health psychology, prepare your application now and submit via the University of Derby’s postgraduate admissions portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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