Health Psychology
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements 2:1
Bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours in Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
NOTE: Students who are applying from outside the UK, or who do not have a BPS accredited degree in Psychology, must check with the BPS to see if they qualify for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). To apply for GBC, download the form at: that application process should take two to three weeks).
International requirements Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure
Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies. Selected applicants will be interviewed.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Personal Statement Yes A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required which should include why you wish to study health psychology at KCL
Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
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Start date
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Subjects
- Accredited
- Project
- International
- English
- English Language
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Health Psychology
- Development
- Emotions
- Cognitions
- Health Related Behaviours
- Chronic Illness and Disability
- Psychosocial Factors
- Health Care Delivery
Course programme
Course detail Description
Whether you have recently graduated from your psychology undergraduate degree, or you’ve been working in the field for years, this course equips you with a scientific and theoretical understanding of health psychology.
As well as theory we help you develop your practical skills in clinical workshops. You’ll see those tools and techniques in action during your 100 hours of placement. Our extensive contacts mean we offer a range of options across the NHS, as well as other settings like healthcare companies and charities.
You’ll have the chance to explore a topic in more depth in your research project. It’s a great opportunity to join a research group working on an ongoing study, using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. Working in a team gives you a real flavour of academic research as a career.
“We have a core research identity focused around individuals with long term conditions and multimorbidity. We look at how health psychology can support their illnesses. One of the ways this influences the course is our approach to practical clinical skills and developing interventions informed by our research.”
Dr Joe Chilcot, Admissions Tutor
Watch our Open Evening Presentation to find out more about the Health Psychology MSc.
BPS Accreditation
The course is stage 1 accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) who highlighted four areas of particular strength:
1. The opportunity for students to undertake a placement that provides invaluable experiences for students and to gain professional skills which will benefit them in seeking employment.
2. The availability of personal support from the staff and the quality and timeliness of feedback on their assessments.
3. The integration of the course with other health psychology provision and other applied psychologists in the region.
4. Students are well prepared to undertake further professional training (stage 2) in health psychology as a result of their introduction to a range of therapeutic interventions and the process of conducting a systematic review.
Further literature
For information on open events visit
Course format and assessmentFormat
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Health Related Behaviours, Cognitions & Emotions
Lectures (36 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (14 hours) | Self-study time (100 hours)
Psychosocial factors of Chronic Illness and Disability
Lectures (36 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (14 hours) | Self-study time (100 hours)
Psychology and Health Care Delivery
Lectures (36 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (14 hours) | Self-study time (100 hours)
Health Psychology in Action & Professional Development
Lectures (24 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (100 hours) | Self-study time (161 hours)
Basic and Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Lectures (60 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (20 hours) | Self-study time (350 hours)
Research Project
Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (500 hours) | Self-study time (80 hours)
Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.
Year 1
Examination (20%) | Coursework (60%) | Practical (20%)
Extra information
Website:
Videos
- Introduction to the area of Health Psychology, and studying the MSc Health Psychology, (Professor Rona Moss-Morris, Programme Director)
- Development of MSc Health Psychology (Professor John Weinman)
- Interview with Dr Joe Chilcot at the BPS Annual Conference 2013
Email:
- Dr Joe Chilcot, Admissions Tutor -
Admissions FAQs page:
Course accreditation
British Psychological Society as Stage One training towards becoming a Chartered Health Psychologist.
Other related courses:
Global Mental Health MSc
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Structure
Year 1 Required Modules
- Students on this course are required to take:
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Basic and Advanced Research Methods and Statistics (45 credits)
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Health Related Behaviours, Cognitions and Emotions (15 credits)
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Psychosocial Factors in Chronic Illness and Disability (15 credits)
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Psychology and Health Care Delivery (15 credits)
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Health Psychology in Action and Professional Development (including clinical placement) (30 credits)
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Research Project (60 credits)
Health Psychology