Program Overview
The Master of Science in Clinical and Health Psychology at The University of Manchester is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered on-campus at The University of Manchester. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in social sciences, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 12 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in social sciences.
Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at The University of Manchester.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Social Sciences.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 12 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Career opportunities
"I see healthcare advisory and consultancy as one way you can use health-related research skills in a corporate setting. "It can be useful to take a step back from the course content sometimes and think outside the box about marketing your key skills and successes." Alex Norbury / Healthcare Consultant at Mott MacDonald and MSc Clinical and Health Psychology graduate This course provides an excellent foundation in clinical and health psychology research, theory and practice, which can lead on to a wide range of careers. Many of our students have gone on to study for PhDs, or train as clinical psychologists at Manchester and elsewhere. However, you could also pursue careers within the third sector or private settings. The strong grounding we provide in research and analytic methods is valuable if you wish to progress onto a research career or training programmes where research skills are emphasised. The knowledge and understanding we help develop in relation to theory, evidence and practice will also help if you are considering careers in clinical and applied roles, as well as policy-making and service development. Our unit on professional development has been designed to help further support students in pursuing their future career goals. See the British Psychological Society website for more information on training as a psychologist. I am currently working as an Assistant Psychologist for Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust (Older Adults Learning Disability team). Despite having a lot of prior experience, I struggled to get an interview for AP jobs before doing the MSc and have found that I have been offered an interview for most positions applied for since completing the course. I also feel that the course content has been really beneficial for my current role. Just some extra thoughts to pass on as the course can feel really overwhelming at times but it is definitely worth it. Jessica Ward / Â Clinical & Health Psychology MSc graduate
Program Curriculum
Course overview
"Although I initially didn't have a clear vision of what I wanted to do after my master's, the high quality of the course, lecturers and university meant that I have got more than I ever hoped for. "Manchester is my favourite city in the UK and I couldn't recommend/thank the University enough for the platform they've provided me." Jack Benton / MSc Clinical and Health Psychology graduate and Research Assistant Build your understanding of the psychology behind physical and mental health difficulties. Understand the professional issues involved in a career in clinical and health psychology. Explore cutting-edge research from international leaders in their fields,including in the areas of psychological therapy, self-harm and psychosis. Study in a way that suits you with our full-time and part-time study options. Scholarships and bursaries are available to eligible students. See the Scholarships/sponsorships section for further information.
Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses. On this day, you will find out more about the course and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have. For more information, see Open days .
Contact details School/Faculty Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Telephone +44 (0)161 529 4563 Email pgtaught.psychology@manchester.ac.uk Website https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/psychology/ School/Faculty overview Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas. Psychology
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
We require you to have: An honours degree (minimum Upper Second) in psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status with the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you are unsure whether your degree gives you eligibility for the GBC, you can check whether your degree was accredited for your intake year on the BPS website. Home students with a degree that is not listed may need to take an accredited conversion course prior to applying. If you are an overseas student and your degree was not accredited by the BPS you can apply for graduate membership on the BPS website. Please note that due to potential delays it is recommended that you submit your GBC application by 1 June 2026 at the latest. A minimum of 2:1 in all BSc research methods units and the dissertation. A personal statement that highlights why you are particularly interested in studying Clinical and Health Psychology at The University of Manchester.
English language
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here). Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS: 7.0, you must demonstrate achieving a level 7.0 in all sections TOEFL: 100, including 25 in the written section See further information about requirements for your country .
English language test validity
Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500/year (international)
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (full-time) UK students (per annum): £13,100 International, including EU, students (per annum): £33,600 MSc (part-time) UK students (per annum): £6,550 International, including EU, students (per annum): £16,800
The fees quoted above are fully inclusive of tuition, administration and computational costs. Fees for entry are subject to yearly review. The University reserves the right to increase your tuition fee by up to 7% each year for courses lasting more than one year, including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our educational and wider student experience. Postgraduate fees information . Always contact the admissions team if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance. International student CAS deposit Self-funded international applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2500 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. Some applicants will be required to pay a higher deposit. More information on tuition fee deposits .
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Fees and funding
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2026, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (full-time) UK students (per annum): £13,100 International, including EU, students (per annum): £33,600 MSc (part-time) UK students (per annum): £6,550 International, including EU, students (per annum): £16,800
The fees quoted above are fully inclusive of tuition, administration and computational costs. Fees for entry are subject to yearly review. The University reserves the right to increase your tuition fee by up to 7% each year for courses lasting more than one year, including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our educational and wider student experience. Postgraduate fees information . Always contact the admissions team if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance. International student CAS deposit Self-funded international applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2500 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. Some applicants will be required to pay a higher deposit. More information on tuition fee deposits .
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
About The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-06-01
- Start Date 2018-09-17
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)