Health Psychology

University of Southampton

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

Explore Health Psychology at a global top 100* university.

Human behaviour is a leading cause of physical illness world-wide. This BPS-accredited programme teaches you how psychology can be applied to improve wellbeing and prevent and manage long-term conditions.

You'll be taught by expert lecturers in developing and testing interventions and theory, who also have strong links to local community and clinical settings. You'll enhance your learning with hands-on small group skills workshops and through a choice of optional modules to shape your course to your interests.

Upon graduation you can progress to further training towards becoming a registered, chartered Health Psychologist.

*QS World University Rankings 2025.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Southampton

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Southampton

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Southampton
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Psychology