Health Psychology (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Southampton |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

26 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore Health Psychology at a global top 100* university.
Human behaviour is a leading cause of physical illness world-wide. This BPS-accredited programme teaches you how psychology can be applied to improve wellbeing and prevent and manage long-term conditions.
You’ll be taught by expert lecturers who are currently developing and testing interventions and theory in the field. You’ll select optional modules to tailor the course to suit your career goals. Popular module choices include the study of CBT, sexual health and gerontology.
You'll have the opportunity to experience practical learning as an apprentice to a health psychologist over 12 weeks and develop your reading of research papers and discussing them in a journal club with students on the course.
Previous students have pursued careers in the public, private and third sectors, working as psychologists in research, education and professional practice.
*QS World University Rankings 2025

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore Health Psychology at a global top 100* university.
Human behaviour is a leading cause of physical illness world-wide. This BPS-accredited programme teaches you how psychology can be applied to improve wellbeing and prevent and manage long-term conditions.
You’ll be taught by expert lecturers who are currently developing and testing interventions and theory in the field. You’ll select optional modules to tailor the course to suit your career goals. Popular module choices include the study of CBT, sexual health and gerontology.
You'll have the opportunity to experience practical learning as an apprentice to a health psychologist over 12 weeks and develop your reading of research papers and discussing them in a journal club with students on the course.
Previous students have pursued careers in the public, private and third sectors, working as psychologists in research, education and professional practice.
*QS World University Rankings 2025

Admission Requirements

70+
185+
100+
3.2+
6.5+
Upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in psychology, including statistics modules; other degrees considered in conjunction with an approved BPS conversion course. Experience of working in a mental health setting is desirable.

26 Aug 2025
1 Year
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