Health Psychology (Taught) Program By Liverpool John Moores University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

MSc Health Psychology meets the Stage 1 training requirement for BPS accreditation. It emphasizes on psychological investigation and ethical issues. This course has been fully accredited by the British Psychological Society for Stage 1 Training in Health Psychology. The primary goal of health psychology is to contribute to the understanding of how physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual factors influence health and illness within a sociocultural framework. This MSc is particularly suitable for those who are interested in how psychology affects health and illness behaviour, and how it can be used to enhance wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyles. The curriculum aims to examine issues of coping and adjustment as well as relationships with caregivers. It covers all aspects of health across the lifespan, making the course suitable for those who are working with children or adults. On this course, students will learn about the application of psychology for the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis and improvement of the health care system and health policy formation, the prevention of illness and the enhancement of wellbeing in those affected by illness or disability. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

MSc Health Psychology meets the Stage 1 training requirement for BPS accreditation. It emphasizes on psychological investigation and ethical issues. This course has been fully accredited by the British Psychological Society for Stage 1 Training in Health Psychology. The primary goal of health psychology is to contribute to the understanding of how physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual factors influence health and illness within a sociocultural framework. This MSc is particularly suitable for those who are interested in how psychology affects health and illness behaviour, and how it can be used to enhance wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyles. The curriculum aims to examine issues of coping and adjustment as well as relationships with caregivers. It covers all aspects of health across the lifespan, making the course suitable for those who are working with children or adults. On this course, students will learn about the application of psychology for the promotion and maintenance of health, the analysis and improvement of the health care system and health policy formation, the prevention of illness and the enhancement of wellbeing in those affected by illness or disability. 

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