Health Psychology BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course The BSc Health Psychology course is one of only two in the country that deals with the impact of psychology on the motivations, thoughts and feelings underpinning human health related behaviours. This specialised, British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree focuses on how we can apply the knowledge of psychology to enable us to promote healthier lifestyles e.g. by loosing weight and stopping smoking by exploring ways in which we can facilitate positive health behaviour change. Through understanding the application of health psychology you will also gain skills that can be applied to improving the healthcare system and supporting people to manage chronic health and illness. With a core focus on health psychology this degree also combines core areas of psychology (clinical, social, counselling and biological) with...

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Location

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Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , which should include two A levels at C or above UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Merit Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff Score.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Accredited
  • Health Psychology

Course programme

  • Learn about health, social, clinical, counselling and biological psychology combined with health-related research conducted by your lecturers
  • Study, research and reflect on your chosen area of health psychology
  • Develop your understanding of a range of issues, theories, empirical methods and ethical considerations, with a particular focus on health psychology
  • Gain from studying with lecturers engaged in leading research in health psychology
  • Explore how a range of concepts, theories, empirical methods and ethical considerations in psychology apply in everyday life
  • Challenge yourself to achieve your potential for postgraduate study and employment by enhancing your knowledge, skills and self-awareness through the development of skills in teamwork, critical enquiry, analysis, evaluation, reflection and synthesis
  • Benefit from studying a BPS accredited course
Year 1
  • Foundations to Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychological Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • Health and Wellbeing Psychology
  • Psychology in Every Day Life
Year 2
  • Social Processes and Lifespan Development
  • Biological and Cognitive Psychology
  • Methods of Research in Psychology
  • Health Psychology and Public Health
Year 3
  • Health Psychology Research Project
  • Community Health Psychology
  • Cultural and Individual Differences
  • Coaching Psychology
  • Psychology of Mental Health

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