DHealthPsych Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology

The DHealthPsych Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University focuses on equipping the future health psychologist for a range of professional careers. The programme follows a nationally agreed curriculum of competences for health psychologists. Students will develop skills in teaching and training, behaviour change interventions, research, consultancy and demonstration of the professional skills needed to qualify in this field. These skills are developed through job roles, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.

During the course, students will produce high-quality research in a range of areas in health psychology, such as pain, disability, patient-reported outcome measurement, positive psychology, obesity and health cognition.

The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited for Stage 2 Training in Health Psychology for applicants with a BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Status (GBC). By the end of the course, students will have gained a qualification that meets the requirements for Stage 2 training.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers various academic programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, degree apprenticeships, and continuing professional development courses. The university is committed to supporting its students and guiding them with fees and funding, as well as providing information on its research areas. LJMU has established international partnerships and collaborates with businesses. The institution also offers programmes in different fields, including medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and providing relevant information about their academic background. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to include their CV with their application to highlight their work experience. Applicants would be interviewed in consideration of their applications.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to hold a BPS Accredited MSc in Health Psychology (or BPS Stage I Qualification), normally at merit level or higher.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL and PTE.

For international students enrolling in the DHealthPsych Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at John Moores University, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic session is £18,250.

John Moores University provides a range of undergraduate scholarships for international students. If you are self-funding your studies and classified as an international student, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship worth up to £4,000. To qualify, you must accept your offer, meet all academic requirements, and show that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and other costs.

Graduates of the MSc Nursing (Adult) from John Moores University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Health Psychologist 
• Mental Health 
• Support Worker 
• Behaviour Support Officer 
• Youth Worker 
• Researcher

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.