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HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY MSc

Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research
Develop the foundational skills that underpin clinical and professional practice in health psychology
Understand the application of health psychology to roles within the NHS, public, private and charity sectors
Access inter-professional learning opportunities across the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care
Network with the wider health psychology community including the opportunity to attend the Midlands Health Psychology Network conference

Campus Information

Derby

Our Derby Campus is made up of several different sites. Getting between them and the halls of residence couldn't be easier. Whether you're heading to lectures or into town, you can hop on to our free Unibuses or enjoy a walk to unwind or set you up for the day.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa process

30 Days

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

Health psychology specialists work in a range of settings across the NHS, industry and local authorities as well as in the voluntary sector and academia. A number of our graduates have gone on to deliver services in health promotion, public health, mental health and chronic illness management. There are also opportunities to enter other graduate professions, such as education and management.

Some of our students have gone on to stage two postgraduate training to practise as registered health psychologists whilst others have secured funded PhDs in health psychology-related areas. Others have used the MSc to gain places on clinical psychology training programmes or to access training in areas including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Increasing Access to Psychological Treatment services.

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

Bachelors degrees from institutions recognised by NARIC or government recognised institutions

Requirements will vary depending on recognition of institution and scoring system used. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis

A score of 60% is considered comparable to a UK 2:1; a score of 50% is considered comparable to a UK 2:2 plus work experience

For most of our programmes at bachelors degree level and above, you will normally need an IELTS score of between 6.0 and 7.0 with a pre-requisite minimum score in all areas. (speaking, reading, writing and listening). We will accept one of the alternative equivalent qualifications below:

Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT)

Pearson Test of Academic English

TOEFL iBT Overall score of 79 - 100 (with specific minimum score requirements for each component)

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 – C1

Michigan English Assessment Battery (MELAB)

Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)

Cambridge English Scale: B2 – C1

International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C

International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C

We also accept a number of qualifications from other countries as evidence of English Language proficiency, e.g. WAEC, KCSE or 1119 so please check our international entry requirements for each country.

Oxford English Language Level Test equivalents

ELLT score 6 , 7, 8, IELTS equivalent 6.0, 6.5, 7.0

For More Information Please Contact to Our PSA Counselor.

University of Derby

Derby , England ,United Kingdom