DPsych Health Psychology
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
The DPsych Health Psychology is a three-year programme that provides training to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to become effective Health Psychologists. The programme is designed to meet the British Psychological Society's (BPS) accreditation standards for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 training in Health Psychology, making students eligible for the Practitioner Psychologist status.
It covers key areas like research, teaching and training, consultancy, behaviour change interventions, and professional skills. Learning occurs through lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Assessment is conducted through essays, presentations, research projects, and a doctoral thesis.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Taught doctorate training in psychotherapeutic skills
- Covers health psychology research and behaviour change
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include psychology that meets British Psychological Society; or above
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …Acceptance to the programme will be subject to the outcome of the DBS, PVG and/or occupational health checks and sufficient demonstration of the relevant skills and motivation required to undertake th…
- Additional condition: occupational_health — …the programme will be subject to the outcome of the DBS, PVG and/or occupational health checks and sufficient demonstration of the relevant skills and motivation required to undertake the programme.
- Additional condition: interview — Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.
New to GCU Undergraduate
Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.
Student Loyalty Discount
We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.
Up to 30% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Health Psychologist
- Practitioner Psychologist (Health)
- Behaviour Change Specialist
- Health Psychology Researcher
- Clinical Health Psychologist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the DPsych Health Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University can become:
- Practitioner Health Psychologists
- Clinical Researchers
- Health Promotion Specialists
- Academic Lecturer/Educators
- Behaviour Change Specialists
- Consultant in Health Services
Cost of study
For international students, the annual full-time tuition fee for the DPsych Health Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University is £15,500. Note that fees are subject to increase, typically up to 5%.
Admission
Applications for this programme can be made online to the University. You can speak to AHZ-trained professionals for guidance.
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