Liverpool John Moores University

DHealthPsych Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology

Liverpool John Moores University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • 2-year Masters Scholarships

    This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount

    We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.

    Up to £500

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students

    Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.

  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.

    Up to £3,500

  • Sport Scholarship Scheme

    Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.

  • Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.

    Up to £3,000

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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.

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