Program Overview
The Health Psychology at Birmingham City 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Health Psychology over the Lifespan
- Application of Health Psychology Models
- Applied Research Methods in Health Psychology 1
- Applied Research Methods in Health Psychology 2
- Contemporary Applied Health Psychology
- Psychological Interventions and Behaviour Change
- Professional Development in Health Psychology
- Health Psychology Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- This programme will require standard entrants to have a minimum of a Second Class Honours degree in psychology, recognised by the British Psychological Society\xc2\xa0as conferring GBC (or an oversees equivalent).
- Applications will also be considered for interview from graduates that have a minimum of a 2:2 with honours and have covered psychology with a cognate discipline (or an overseas equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
BCU is a modern, career-focused university with strong links to industry and professional practice. It is generally regarded as a teaching-oriented institution rather than a research-intensive...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
