Health Psychology MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Duration: One year full-time, flexible part-time study over two-three years

Attendance: Two days per week for full-time students. Variable for part-time students depending on the duration of their studies

Start Date: September 2013

Applicants are usually expected to possess (or be predicted to obtain) a First or 2:1 award from a BPS accredited Psychology course (or international equivalent). Students with a 2.2 award will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants are usually invited to interview as part of the selection process. Alternative arrangements can be made if you are unable to attend in person.

You must complete a declaration form and enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure application form(if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), before starting the course, which need to be cleared in accordance with DMU ’s admission policy. For further information contact us on +44 (0)116 257 7700

Anyone who would like to receive more information about CRB clearance is encouraged to contact the Course Leader who will be happy to discuss this aspect of the application process incomplete confidence

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and during the course if you need it. To find out more, please visit dmu.ac.uk/international|

We employ a range of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, group seminars and individual tutorials. We also recommend reading and electronic resources for independent study to help develop the breadth and depth of your knowledge. The majority of your studies will take place at the university but we also incorporate community-based learning experiences.

There is a significant focus on developing skills that are transferable to a variety of careers and contexts on an international level. Learning activities are designed to help you develop your teamwork, presentation and decision-making skills, plus more traditional academic skills such as synthesis, evaluation and application. We also help you to develop your skills and understanding in professional areas such as ethics and reflexivity.

You will have a personal academic tutor who you are encouraged to meet with regularly. Their role is to provide you with individualised support throughout your time with us. We also offer a range of additional support services (both within the Division of Psychology and university more widely) to help you develop the skills required for master's level study.

You will undertake a variety of assessments including project work, essays and literature reviews, problem-based activities and electronic-learning tasks. Bespoke guidance materials are provided for all forms of assessment on the course.

The course is delivered by a team of academic health psychologists, based at DMU, in collaboration with practitioner psychologists working within the NHS. All academic staff contributing to the course are research active, have presented their research at national and international conferences and published in specialist journals including Social Science and Medicine, European Eating Disorders Review and Journal of Health Psychology.

The course is designed to enhance your employability across a range of career paths within health and social care.

Health psychology is an expanding area of employment in many areas of the world. Graduates often work for voluntary organisations, in hospitals or for community-based health services. Successful graduates may also wish to consider doctoral study in the area (i.e. stage two training in Health Psychology or PhD).

UKPASS is the postgraduate equivalent of UCAS and gives you a simple and efficient way to apply online. It allows you to search for a course and guides you through the application process. Using UKPASS you can apply for up to ten courses for free.

You can create your application in your own time, so you can consider, research and complete each section at your own speed. You can track your applications as they progress, and can also receive and reply to offers online. Apply online with UKPASS|

You will need to attach qualification transcripts, references and evidence of English language (if you are an overseas student) with your UKPass application. If these documents are not attached to your original application, this will delay the process of your application. 

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“A postgraduate degree helps you to better understand your subject, and also further your knowledge of the career options available to you. My experience at DMU has been really enjoyable. I’ve learnt a lot about the course and what it takes to be a Health Psychologist, and it has helped me decide this is the career I want.”

Nadine Wood,
Health Psychology MSc student