Level 8 Core

Level 8

Programme Structure

The following criteria are essential: BPS GBC A BPS accredited MSc Health Psychology, normally at least at merit level A pre-arranged work placement of at least one year which can be evidenced at interview. This is normally full-time employment, or voluntary work, or a combination of both. A mixture of part-time roles can be acceptable, provided that the total amount of work across all placements/employment is in line with the enrolment status of the trainee, i.e. full or part-time. Placements are not normally arranged by the university, but by the trainee. Evidence of employer support for the programme of study, to be evidenced at interview Successful performance at interview Acceptable references from three sources Applicants whose graduate study was undertaken in languages other than English will need to demonstrate English language proficiency to the level of an IELTS overall score of 7 with no element below 6.5

The following criteria are essential: BPS GBC A BPS accredited MSc Health Psychology, normally at least at merit level A pre-arranged work placement of at least one year which can be evidenced at interview. This is normally full-time employment, or voluntary work, or a combination of both. A mixture of part-time roles can be acceptable, provided that the total amount of work across all placements/employment is in line with the enrolment status of the trainee, i.e. full or part-time. Placements are not normally arranged by the university, but by the trainee. Evidence of employer support for the programme of study, to be evidenced at interview Successful performance at interview Acceptable references from three sources Applicants whose graduate study was undertaken in languages other than English will need to demonstrate English language proficiency to the level of an IELTS overall score of 7 with no element below 6.5 Offerings: All

Demonstrate possession of competences in research, teaching and training, consultancy and behaviour change interventions in health psychology

Exercise personal responsibility, show autonomous, evidence-based decision-making, and be adaptable in unpredictable and complex situations

Demonstrate detailed understanding of a range of techniques of research and intervention applicable to health psychology

Demonstrate possession of generic professional competence befitting a health psychologist and applicable to other, cognate professions

Apply high-level skills in critical thinking, reflection and meta-reflection

Conceptualise, design and implement projects to support the generation of new knowledge at the forefront of health psychology

Understand, interpret and contribute to a substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of health psychology which merits publication

Course Catalogue

Doctor of Health Psychology - 36864 - DOC