Master of Science in Health Psychology E Learning Chichester

The MSc in Health Psychology develops advanced knowledge and research skills in health psychology, focusing on psychological, behavioural, and social factors that influence health and illness. You study health behaviour, chronic conditions, stress and coping, clinical applications, and advanced research methods, and you complete an independent dissertation.

The programme runs for 10 months in part-time study mode, with weekend classes held on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm over two weekends per module. Assessment is 100% coursework, with no written examinations. Zoom recordings are available for every session. The dissertation is an independent empirical research project with ethical approval and a write-up in journal article format.

Modules

• Advanced Applied Social and Health Psychology
• Clinical Psychology, Life Coaching, and Technological Applications
• Advanced Research Methods and Approaches 1
• Advanced Research Methods and Approaches 2
• Health Psychology in the 21st Century
• Understanding and Managing Long-Term Chronic Health Conditions
• Stress and Health
• Dissertation

Admission requirements: Meet any ONE of the following: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university; Graduate Diploma or Diploma qualification plus a minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience; Candidates aged 30 or above with a minimum of 8 years’ work experience (assessed case-by-case).

• General eligibility requirement: Minimum age: 21 years old at the time of application.

English language requirements: Meet any ONE of the following: GCE O Level English (C6 and above); IELTS 5.5 or above; Aventis English Proficiency Test (EPT) — for applicants who do not meet the above requirements.

• Health psychology practice
• Clinical research
• Public health
• Health policy
• Healthcare management
• Academic research