Program Overview
The Health Psychology at University of Bath 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, 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
- Project Executive at a national cancer charity
- Public Health Researcher at a local council
- Trainee Health Psychologist
- Research Officer at the Office for National Statistics
- Assistant Psychologist within the NHS
- Doctoral student on a UK doctoral-level counselling course
- Research Assistant at a European university
- Teaching Assistant
- Doctoral student on a UK doctoral-level clinical psychology course
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).
- First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), from a recognised university.
- Overseas students with equivalent qualifications must obtain GBC from the BPS
- A minimum of two weeks (full-time) experience of working in health settings.
- IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in each of the four components)
- PTE Academic of 69 with no less than 62 in any component
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath 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 University of Bath
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom
University of Bath is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 August 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months