The Health Psychology MSc at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is designed for aspiring professionals eager to understand and address the complex interplay between psychological factors and physical health. You will delve into the theoretical models of health psychology, exploring how individual differences, cultural perspectives, and psychosomatic pathways influence health and illness across the lifespan. This postgraduate degree equips you with the critical thinking and research skills necessary to analyse health behaviours, develop effective interventions, and contribute to evidence-based practice in a field vital to public health and well-being.
This intensive, full-time MSc is studied on campus over one year, immersing you in a dynamic learning environment. You will engage with core modules covering health psychology in theory and practice, lifespan perspectives, psychosomatic pathways, and systems approaches to health and disease, alongside crucial qualitative and quantitative research methods. The programme culminates in a substantial MSc thesis, allowing you to conduct in-depth research. You will graduate with the foundational knowledge and practical skills, including experience with measurement and intervention techniques, to pursue careers in health promotion, healthcare delivery, or further doctoral research.