Health psychology explores the psychological and behavioural processes that influence the development of illness, the promotion of health and the delivery of healthcare.
We were among the first UK universities to train health psychologists, and our academic team has one of the largest numbers of Chartered Health Psychologists in the UK.
Career perspectives
A qualification in Health Psychology can lead to a rewarding career as a mental health psychologist, clinical health psychologist or in other fields like health promotion or social work.
With programmes accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS), our MSc Health Psychology programme offers a recognised and established pathway to practice.
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Event
Jul 11
Introducing Collaborative Insights: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Musical Care Throughout the Life Course
Join us for the online book launch of Collaborative Insights: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Musical Care Throughout the Life Course, edited by Neta Spiro and Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo.
, 15:00 – 17:00
Location: Online
Audience: Public
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News
Muslim Mental Health Matters
New report from The Lantern Initiative and others sheds light on the barriers and gaps in mental health services support provision for UK Muslim communities.
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