MA Health and Clinical Psychological Sciences

The MA Health and Clinical Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck University, London, aims to deepen knowledge of how psychological and health issues connect. Students study health psychology, applied neuropsychology, trauma, addiction, and how these affect mental and physical health. The programme allows full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) study on campus in central London. This degree is offered by the School of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck, which holds strong research standing in cognitive neuroscience and health psychology. The course trains skills in both quantitative and qualitative research. Core modules include research methods, intervention design, psychology of trauma and addiction, clinical assessments, and more.

This programme gives a strong grounding in the psychological aspects of health and illness. The course is not accredited by the British Psychological Society. It offers access to top-level research labs and links to Centres such as neuroimaging, cognitive development, and neuropsychology at Birkbeck. The course lets a student study full-time or part-time. The part-time route may suit those combining study with work or other commitments. Students are taught using a mix of lectures, group work, and workshops. Assessment includes essays, case studies, a systematic review or research project, presentations, and a dissertation.