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Abertay University

Dundee , Scotland ,United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health Sciences

Study the behaviours and actions surrounding the psychology involved in diet, wellbeing and health on our accredited Psychology with Health Sciences degree.  

You’ll explore how to create positive psychological change, such as working with people to develop healthier habits around food and exercise. At the same time you’ll learn ways to support people who are living with chronic illnesses and how to improve healthcare systems/processes.  You’ll graduate with a clear understanding of the relationship between diet, energy, and health, which is useful when helping people make beneficial lifestyle changes

This course is unique in Scotland and the north of England, offering you a blend of core psychology principles and specialised knowledge in health sciences. You'll be prepared for an exciting career at the cutting edge of these critical fields. 

Help change mindsets about health and wellbeing
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Delve into the psychobiological aspects of human health, guided by experts in psychology, sport and exercise science, food and nutrition, and biomedical science. 

BPS Accreditation: Achieve a qualification that meets the standards for/is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Career-Focused Learning: With a strong focus on employability, our course combines theory, practical skills and real-world experiences, setting you apart in the health sciences job market. 

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health Sciences will put you in an excellent position for a range of postgraduate courses and professions, such as further study options in public health, psychological therapies or wellbeing practitioner routes. 

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Guidance and Information Service

The Careers Service is here to support you with career decision-making during your studies and after you graduate.

We provide a professional career guidance and information service for Abertay students and graduates to help them make informed career choices. We work closely with employers and academic schools to support you by developing your skills to maximize your employability.

The Careers Service can support your career planning in a number of ways, including:

  • Developing your employability skills
  • Identifying potential career options
  • Helping you to find work experience
  • Helping you to understand and demonstrate the skills needed to market yourself to employers
  • We do this through face-to-face individual support with our professional advisors and group workshops.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.?

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants will typically be required to pass the Indian Senior School (Year 12) exam at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
  • Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
  • Applicants will typically be required to pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with an overall score of 28 points, to include any essential subject(s) at S5 or H4.

English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, 

Applicants will typically require a High School GPA of 3.0, plus one of the following:

  • SAT (I) score of 1100
  • 3 AP Tests at grades 333
  • 3 SAT Subject Tests at 600
  • ACT Composite score of 25

A combination of AP/SAT II tests may be used, provided they are in different subjects.

English Language Requirements

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements. Accepted English language qualifications include:

IELTS - overall score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5

TOEFL - overall score of 78 (individual elements: L-17, R-18, S-20, W-17)

Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE - overall score of 169 on Cambridge Grading Scale

International Baccalaureate - English B at S5 or H4, English A no specific grade required

European Baccalaureate - English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7