Master of Science [M.Sc] (Health Psychology)
Field of Study:
$24,552 /Yr
Health psychology is based on the premise that illness is caused by a combination of biological, psychological and social factors Ð things like genetic conditions, anxiety levels or lifestyle choices, family relationships and support systems Ð some of which can be remedied with counselling, education, social support and behaviour change interventions.
During the Health Psychology course at Coventry University, you will be taught how to develop, evaluate and deliver relevant interventions in a whole range of situations which are designed to improve health or enable individuals to better cope with illness. This may include helping people maintain a healthy weight, avoid risky or unhealthy behaviours and maintain a positive outlook in order to combat stress, depression and anxiety.
We place a significant emphasis on research methods, developing your knowledge and skills in planning, carrying out, analysing and writing about research in applied health psychology. For your dissertation, you will have the opportunity to produce an extensive piece of independent research under the supervision of research active academics.
Career prospects
Career prospects for qualified health psychologists continue to grow and completing the course will enable you to progress to further training towards a career as a Health Psychologist.
There are two stages to becoming a qualified practising Health Psychologist requiring a combination of professional education and supervised practice. In the first instance, you need Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS, followed by a BPS accredited Masters in Health Psychology, such as this course.
The second stage requires a recognised doctoral-level qualification such as a BPS accredited Doctorate in Health Psychology or a PhD alongside the BPSÕ Qualification in Health Psychology (QHP Stage 2). Only after completing both Stage 1 and Stage 2 are you eligible to register with the HCPC and use the legally protected title of ÔHealth PsychologistÕ.
Health psychologists work in a wide variety of organisations such as the NHS within hospitals and community health settings, health research units, and public health departments within local authorities. They often work in partnership with other health professionals such as GPs, nurses, dieticians and public health practitioners. Some health psychologists set up, or work for, private consultancy firms offering services such as health service evaluations, therapeutic services within private healthcare settings and/or training services for health professionals. ItÕs also possible to follow a career as a health psychologist within academia, teaching and conducting health psychology research within universities or other research institutions.
For those who do not wish to go on to study further, the Masters will provide the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills that are in demand by employers. There are a wide range and growing number of job opportunities within the health sector for which are graduates are well suited. Examples of jobs which our graduates may be suitable candidates for include: health improvement/well-being practitioner, health promotion specialist, behaviour change advisor, health trainer/instructor and research assistant within health services research teams.
Important Dates
Rolling Admissions are there.
Event | Application Date |
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Equal Consideration Deadline For 2025 Intake | Jan 31, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $24552 (GBP 18600) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | $12260 (GBP 9288) |
Food | $4087 (GBP 3096) |
Total Cost | $16347 (GBP 12384) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
To enter the course students need to have one of the following requirement:
- A minimum of a second class honours degree in a computing-related subject. Students from graduates in other disciplines (such as mathematics, physics, or engineering) with experience in programming would also be considered on individual merits.
- An unclassified degree plus at least two year’s further study or professional experience in computing-related subjects.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70%.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
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Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Equal Consideration Deadline For 2025 Intake (31st Jan 2025) | USD 24,552 /Yr GBP 18,600 /Yr |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,778/Yr$1,347 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 26,630/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,693/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,300/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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