DPsych Health Psychology

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.

Glasgow Caledonian University is a well-regarded institution in Scotland, UK, with a strong commitment to the common good. The university has an excellent academic reputation and focuses on employment-ready education. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Health and Life Sciences, Business, Computing, Engineering, and Social Sciences.

Students should submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study the course and other relevant details about their academic background. We also require a reference, which can be from an academic tutor or an employer. You can also upload your CV with your application to highlight any work experience you have.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a 2:1  honours undergraduate degree in Psychology, which meets the British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). 
• Relevant work experience or credits from recognised professional bodies, you might also be considered through the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you need to achieve an overall score of 7.0 in IELTS, with no individual component score lower than 6.5.

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%.

Glasgow Caledonian University provides helpful scholarships for international postgraduate students. For example, students who pay their tuition fees in full by the course start date could receive an Early Payment Discount of 5%. There are also New to GCU Postgraduate Scholarships that offer a tuition fee discount of up to £3,000 for students from certain countries starting a full-time postgraduate course.

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

Applications for this programme can be made online to the University. You can speak to AHZ-trained professionals for guidance.