MSc Health Psychology

The MSc Health Psychology from Edge Hill University is designed to help students improve wellbeing, promote recovery from illness, support people with disabilities, and encourage a healthier lifestyle, while gaining specialist knowledge and skills in health psychology. Students will explore key issues and interventions designed to encourage changes to health-related behaviour, boosting wellbeing and promoting recovery.

During the course, students will examine the role of environmental, social, cultural and economic factors in health. They will also develop an understanding of why people engage in health-damaging behaviours and how to support them to make healthier lifestyle choices.

The programme can enable students to progress to Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS), while also developing interpersonal, evaluative, technical and creative skills to assess health issues and design effective interventions. This prepares them for postgraduate employment or further study in health psychology.

Edge Hill University is in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, and was founded in 1885. Known for its commitment to student success and excellent teaching. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. With modern facilities and a supportive learning environment This is reflected in its strong performance in various national university rankings.

Edge Hill has secured top 10 rankings in the UK for subjects such as Midwifery, Paramedic Practice, Nurse Paramedic, and Mathematics in the Guardian University Guide 2025. Over half of its research has also been classified as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement stating their reason for applying to the course and their experiences with a reference from an academic tutor or employer. Applicants can also provide other documents that reflect their background and work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to hold a degree equivalent to a UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in psychology, along with eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants whose first language is not English must show proficiency through an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0.
• The university also accepts equivalent English qualifications.

The tuition fee for international students for the MSc Health Psychology at Edge Hill University is £17,000 per academic year.

Edge Hill University provides students with scholarships to support undergraduate and postgraduate studies. These include Excellence Scholarships for current students to recognise outstanding academic achievements and the Student Opportunity Fund, providing up to £2,000 to support their projects and activities. Applicants should check available scholarships to know their eligibility.

Graduates of the MSc Health Psychology from Edge Hill University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Health Psychologist
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Behaviour Support Officer
• Human Resources Officer
• Drug Support Worker

Applicants can apply for the programme through the UCAS system or directly to the university through their online application form. You can speak to our experienced counsellors for assistance.