About the Courses

As part of this course, you’ll:

Gain expertise in health psychology underpinned by current research

Study how we advance understanding about the possible causes, progressions and consequences of health and illness

Evaluate and apply a range of methodological techniques to research in health psychology with due regard for ethical considerations

Practise using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques and research methods in accessing, processing and evaluating information

Understand how to apply ethical, legal and professional practice frameworks including those from the British Psychological Society and the Health and Care Professions Council

Demonstrate originality and creativity in the application of knowledge

Explore how new knowledge is created and synthesised across the core areas of health psychology as you complete an extensive piece of independent empirical research

Communicate your work through a range of formats

Professional accreditation

This course has been granted ongoing accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS), subject to the conditions from the 2024-25 accreditation visit being met.