Program Overview
The Health Psychology at University of Southampton 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 20,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, 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
- Concepts and Skills
- Evidence based treatments for Anxiety Disorders
- Introduction to CBT Theory and Skills
- Methods for Researching Ageing Societies
- Social and Psychological Approaches to Understanding Sexual Health
- Current Issues in Clinical Psychology
- Philosophy of Social Science Research
- Psychosocial Aspects of Illness and Disability
- Anxiety and stress;
- Introduction to CBT and other ESRC modules from the Doctoral Training Centre
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- With effect from 2015/16, International applicants are required to have an overall IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 6.5 in each sub-score (or equivalent).
- Applicants will need a 2.1 in all statistics modules taken and preferably will have some knowledge of SPSS.
Selection for this masters in health psychology programme is on the basis of online\xc2\xa0application form\xc2\xa0with:
- Personal statement
- Degree certificate/s (& translated version if necessary)
- Degree transcript/s (& translated version if necessary)
- English Language Qualification (if applicable)
- Two academic references
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,550 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2017-09-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months