Health Psychology

Study with our dedicated Health Psychology Section, pioneers of postgraduate training in this discipline since 1987. Intended for graduate psychologists who want to go on to obtain British Psychological Society recognition as a chartered health psychologist. Combines classroom teaching, individual study, practical work in statistics and a supervised research project. Students are provided with placement opportunities.

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• This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• The Health Psychology Section of Kings College London has pioneered postgraduate training in this discipline since 1987.
• The MSc Health Psychology attracts visiting lecturers who are recognised as leaders in their field.
• The Health Psychology Section has active colloborations within many clinics across Kings Health Partners who welcome the opportunity to support graduates on placements and engaged in research.
• Students have access to first class dedicated facilities.
• Department of Psychology has an international reputation for its course in Health Psychology.

PURPOSEThe principal educational aims are to: - provide an up-to-date and thorough grounding in the theories, concepts and empirical findings in Health Psychology; - provide formal training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, so that students are able to evaluate, plan and conduct research; - prepare students for a subsequent research degree or professional training in Health Psychology (i.e. PhD and/or BPS Stage 2); - equip students to apply the scientific and theoretical basis of Health Psychology using a scholarly and critical approach; - enable students to disseminate psychological approaches.

DESCRIPTION

Module teaching will account for two full days each week, a research project is self-directed with supervision.

Students will also have a clinical placement for one day a week lasting 8-10 weeks.