Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

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<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
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<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>Minimum 2:1 honours degree in Psychology and to have satisfied the BPS conditions for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)</li>
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<li>Minimum 2:1 honours degree in Psychology and to have satisfied the BPS conditions for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>IELTS English Language at a minimum of 7.0 or equivalent, with no less than 6.5 in any single component</li>
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<li>IELTS English Language at a minimum of 7.0 or equivalent, with no less than 6.5 in any single component</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate</li>
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<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Applicants must be in date and have current skill ( to ensure BPS professional standards and ability to engage in Level 7 MSc)– where an undergraduate degree is dated (beyond 5 years), the admissions process may request for the candidate to complete an assessment to demonstrate knowledge of current health psychology practice (short essay) and a brief research analysis test. Failure to demonstrate current practice or ability would result in a decline or a specific recommendation to update skills for a conditional offer.

Applicants must be in date and have current skill ( to ensure BPS professional standards and ability to engage in Level 7 MSc)– where an undergraduate degree is dated (beyond 5 years), the admissions process may request for the candidate to complete an assessment to demonstrate knowledge of current health psychology practice (short essay) and a brief research analysis test. Failure to demonstrate current practice or ability would result in a decline or a specific recommendation to update skills for a conditional offer. Offerings: All

International students must be able to obtain GBC status from the BPS prior to commencing the MSC, and GBC confirmation is, therefore, a conditional offer

International students must be able to obtain GBC status from the BPS prior to commencing the MSC, and GBC confirmation is, therefore, a conditional offer Offerings: All

Select, adapt and apply advanced research methods and theoretical approaches to complex problems in health in order to contribute to the development of psychological knowledge

Use a variety of specialist data analysis software applications

Critically evaluate biopsychosocial perspectives in health and illness

Critically analyse complex issues systematically

Reflect and use feedback to evaluate knowledge base, performance and skills, and use this information to monitor progress and inform future professional development

Synthesise information to design and evaluate of a range of health psychology interventions

Carry out an extensive piece of independent research, applying skills of choosing and applying appropriate advanced research methodologies and the treatment of resulting data with appropriate analytical methods

Apply skills of literature search, critical review and selection of relevant sources, and systematic synthesis and treatment of key material

Compare and contrast a range of interventions applicable to health
psychology settings and health and well-being outcomes (e.g. cognitive-behavioural approaches, motivational interviewing)

Critically evaluate sociocultural approaches to health and illness

Develop collaboration and co-operation in working with others

Critically evaluate professional issues in health psychology, including ethical and legal issues and inter-professional relations

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

Identify, select and use qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis

Analyse, interpret and summarise psychological data

Organise self-management of learning, utilising time-management skills and effective planning strategies

Implement and maintain systems for legal, professional and ethical standards in applied psychology

Retrieve and organise information effectively

Synthesise knowledge to design, apply and conduct research in health care contexts

Plan, design, execute and report on a programme of original, empirical research

Creatively appraise and integrate information from a variety of sources

Demonstrate problem solving and reasoning skills

Critically appraise relevant evidence and theoretical approaches in health and illness in relation to individual differences, lifespan and cultural perspectives

Evaluate, synthesise and apply theoretical models to a range of health behaviours

Use a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments

Course Catalogue

Health Psychology - 31922 - MSc