Master of Science in Health Psychology

About

The MSc Health Psychology is a research-focused postgraduate programme that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of health psychology theories, methods, and current research. Students will explore a range of advanced research methods and statistical approaches while developing the competencies required to design and conduct an independent research project in health psychology. The Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), in partnership with the University of Chichester, proudly offers this prestigious programme. The University of Chichester is a highly regarded institution in the UK, consistently recognised for its academic excellence and student-focused approach. Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: An understanding of the contemporary economic and political context of healthcare and healthcare work in professional settings. A self-directed approach to learning. The ability to generate research questions, design, undertake, analyse, and disseminate sound quantitative and qualitative research in health psychology in accordance with ethical codes of practice. A systematic understanding and critical awareness of evidence related to the epidemiology of health and illness, including acute and long-term conditions, stress, and psychoneuroimmunology.  A forum to critically evaluate and assess research and research methods in health psychology. A strong foundation in health psychology to support professional practice across a range of relevant settings. Critical evaluation of a variety of theoretical models of health-related behaviour and cognition. Development of knowledge and practice-based skills for working with diverse client groups across the lifespan. Critical evaluation of interventions relevant to health psychology, health promotion, and wellbeing contexts. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Assistant Psychologist, Public Health Practitioner, Digital Health Specialist, Clinical Trials Coordinator, Behaviour Change Specialist, Research Assistant / Research Associate,  Health Promotion Specialist, Wellbeing Practitioner, Smoking Cessation Advisor, Community Health Worker, Pain Management Support Specialist, Rehabilitation Support Specialist, Occupational Health Advisor, Chronic Illness Support Coordinator, Health Services Researcher, Health Policy Analyst, Patient Experience Lead, Lifestyle Intervention Specialist, Health Communications Specialist, Health Behaviour Consultant.