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MSc Health Psychology

UK

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What will I learn?

Advance your knowledge. Unravel different theories. Apply what you learn to all aspects of health, illness and disability. Everything we teach on our MSc Health Psychology will equip you with the practical skills and specialist knowledge you need for your future.

We’ve designed this programme for psychology graduates who have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). You’ll develop the interpersonal, evaluative, technical and creative skills to assess health issues and design effective interventions.

Learning flexibly in person and online, we’ll help you sharpen your analytical, problem-solving and advanced research skills to prepare you for postgraduate employment or further study in health psychology and beyond.

To help you think about your future, we’ll introduce you to a range of career pathways and specialist roles that you could explore.

Your future career

Our MSc Health Psychology gives you the practical skills and technical knowledge to work in a range of sectors or continue your studies.

Your expertise will open doors to a range of different careers in academia, healthcare and public health. Look out for opportunities in a variety of medical and community care settings, charities and more.

If you want to continue studying, you might complete a PhD or doctoral-level study in health psychology or a related area. This course also boosts your prospects of securing a place on a doctorate training programme in clinical psychology.

Which department am I in?

Psychology

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£16,500.00 (US$ 21,309) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Edge Hill University

St Helens Road,

Ormskirk,

Lancashire,

L39 4QP, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in psychology and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society. You will also need to demonstrate attaining a minimum of upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in your dissertation module (or equivalent final-year research project), evidencing this by supplying a detailed copy of your degree transcript (or equivalent). An interview may form part of the selection process. International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University was named Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

  • Graduate employment rate of 95.6 percent within 15 months
  • Top three in the North West for student satisfaction
  • Brand-new GBP 8.5 million students’ union in 2024
  • Scholarships and bursaries available