Program Overview
The Health Psychology at King's College London 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
- Tuition: GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, 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 Related Behaviours, Cognitions & Emotions
- Psychosocial factors of Chronic Illness and Disability
- Psychology and Health Care Delivery
- Health Psychology in Action & Professional Development
- Basic and Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
- Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent) in Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).\xc2\xa0
Application procedureApplications must be made online using King\xc2\x92s online application portal\xc2\xa0apply.kcl.ac.uk\xc2\xa0and a non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 applies.\xc2\xa0Selected applicants will be interviewed.
Personal statement and supporting informationA personal statement which should include why you wish to study health psychology at KCL
Two academic references
Academic transcripts of your previous qualifications (with official English translation if required)
English language qualifications if your first language is not English
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London 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 King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months