Health Psychology
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• A Stage One qualification in Health Psychology, allowing those who hold Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) to then progress onto Stage Two training in Health Psychology • Research informed curriculum, keeping the course up to date with current developments in health psychology • Our teaching team is made up of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered health psychologists and chartered psychologists with considerable experience of working within the field • A contemporary online course that covers the theoretical and foundation professional issues in health psychology, providing excellent preparation for roles within the NHS, public, private and charity sectors • Atrial fibrillation, quality of life and distress • Hemodialysis, quality of life and compassion
Key highlights
- BPS-accredited Stage One training in Health Psychology for GBC holders
- Leads towards Stage Two training and HCPC practitioner registration
- Taught by research-active psychologists with professional health psychology experience
- Conduct your own research, with support towards publication
- Opportunities to join staff research on diabetes, stress and behaviour change
- Also available to study through online provision
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5
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
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee Health Psychologist
- Practitioner Health Psychologist
- Health Psychology Researcher
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Behaviour Change Practitioner
- Research Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,080 per year | International: £1,080 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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