BSc Clinical and Health Psychology

The BSc Clinical and Health Psychology degree at the University of Gloucestershire is accredited by the British Psychological Society. This supports the career goals of students who desire to be chartered psychologists.  The BSc Clinical and Health Psychology degree will give students a broad understanding of psychology and a more specialist understanding of its role in mental and physical health.

Students of clinical and health psychologists will be taught to apply psychological knowledge and skills in clinical and community settings. Through their practice, they will contribute to the prevention of illness and the promotion of health and well-being. They will understand how to and even design and implement interventions to improve mental and physical health outcomes and help shape the policies and systems that affect healthcare. 

The course takes an applied perspective, allowing students to explore the role of psychological practitioners working in a range of healthcare settings and discover how psychology addresses a range of health and well-being challenges.

The course is taught through a blend of interactive lectures and workshops, and then students will be assigned a personal tutor and a dissertation supervisor to support them. Progress will be assessed through reflective portfolios, case studies, essays, presentations, and intervention and evaluation designs. There are no traditional written exams.