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Master of Science in Health Psychology

University of Aberdeen - Foresterhill Campus

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 23,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1495

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Health Psychology

Program Overview

This MSc programme in Health Psychology, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society, offers you the opportunity to expand on and apply your knowledge and skills to help solve some of the big health issues facing society today.

Health Psychology is the fastest growing field of psychology in the UK. This MSc programme aims to provide you with an understanding of theories and methods in this exciting field and the ability to apply them to play an active role in helping solve the health challenges our society faces.

Successful completion of the MSc Health Psychology confers Stage 1 of the BPS training requirements for Chartered Health Psychologist status.

Although the topics covered are diverse, the main areas of interest are:

Health behaviours - understanding and changing participation in health damaging and health protecting behaviours
Psychological aspects of illness and disability - examining the psychological impact of illness on individuals, families and carers, promoting positive 'illness behaviours'
Health related cognitions and emotions - investigating the cognitive and emotional processes which explain health and illness behaviours
Processes influencing the delivery of health care - studying factors that influence how health care professionals and organisations deliver care
Professional practice - training in key skills such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and health coaching

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

15 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
jan 2024		Not Available
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Aberdeen - Foresterhill Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

With an ageing population, an obesity epidemic and an associated increase in chronic health conditions requiring behavioural interventions, the demand for Health Psychologists is expected to rise further.

Health Psychologists, because they have studied the general theory behind human behaviour and behaviour change, can work in a variety of environments and organisations.

Many will find excellent jobs at the NHS as healthcare practitioners or in academia. Others may choose career paths in the consumer and marketing sector, in health related commercial organisations (e.g. weight management companies), in charitable organisations, or in any other setting where behaviour or behaviour change is a focus.

Completion of the MSc confers Stage 1 of the British Psychological Society’s requirements for training as a Health Psychologist so students will be eligible to begin Stage 2 training (two years of supervised practice) upon graduation. In Scotland, several funded 'Health Psychologist in Training' posts are advertised each year to enable graduates to complete their Stage 2 training while employed by the NHS.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.