The Health Psychology MSc at Leeds Beckett University is designed for individuals passionate about understanding the complex interplay between psychological factors and physical health. You will explore how behaviours, emotions, and social contexts influence health, illness, and healthcare. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you aim to advance your knowledge in areas such as health behaviour change, chronic illness management, and patient well-being, preparing you for impactful roles in public health, clinical settings, or further research.
This full-time, one-year Master's degree is studied on campus, offering an immersive learning experience. You will engage with core modules covering contexts and perspectives in health psychology, advanced research methods, and client groups across the lifespan, alongside specific topics like physiological and psychosomatic disease processes. The course culminates in a substantial dissertation, allowing you to conduct independent empirical research. You will graduate with advanced analytical and research skills, ready to apply psychological principles to improve health outcomes.