MSc Health Psychology: University Of Southampton

Course Description

Health psychology is the educational, scientific, and professional contributions of psychology to: understanding the promotion and maintenance of health and the aetiology of illness, the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical illness, the study of psychological, social, emotional, and behavioural factors in physical illness, the improvement of the health care system, and formulation of health policy.

This BPS-accredited programme is designed for psychology graduates who have satisfied the BPS conditions for graduates. It conforms closely to the core curriculum put forward by the Division of Health Psychology’s stage 1 training. Successful completion of an accredited MSc is essential to take the next step towards Chartered Health Psychologist status. It is possible to take individual modules as freestanding continuing education programmes.

Programme Structure

Core modules

• Psychology and the delivery of health care
• Psychosocial aspects of health
• Psychosocial aspects of illness and disability
• Research and study skills

Optional modules

• Paediatrics
• Psycho-oncology
• Psychosomatic processes and functional somatic disorder
• Sexual health

Entry requirements

• Upper second-class honours degree in psychology
• BPS registration or equivalent

Further details are available from:

• Academic Administrator: Miss Nicky Baverstock
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2327
• Email: health10@soton.ac.uk