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Tuition GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2025-09-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Cardiff, Wales
Language English

Program Overview

The Health Psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Health Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods and Design
  2. Biopsychosocial Issues in Health
  3. Health Psychology and the Health Psychologist
  4. Changing Health Behaviour
  5. Chronic Illness, Stress and Pain
  6. Communication in the Health Care Context

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) in Psychology, usually from a BPS (British Psychological Society) accredited undergraduate course.
Those without a BPS accredited degree may still be considered.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Cardiff Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university located in Cardiff, Wales. It was formerly known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff which was established in 1996.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2025-09-17
  • Start Date 2017-12-15
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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