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Health Psychology MSc

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BPS-accredited MSc in Health Psychology is specifically designed for graduate psychologists who wish to go on to becoming registered Health Psychologists with the HCPC. Our Health Psychology course combines classroom teaching, individual study and practical work in statistics, a supervised research project and a 100-hour health- based clinical placement.

Key benefits

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
  • Pioneers of postgraduate training in this discipline since 1987.
  • Leading research centre in clinical health psychology.
  • Collaborations within many NHS services across King's Health Partners.
  • Visiting lecturers who are world class in their fields.
  • Access to first-class dedicated facilities.
  • 100-hour supervised placement opportunities within the NHS, third sector and industry.
  • Small class sizes.
  • High levels of student experience - The MSc achieved 89% overall satisfaction in the 2023/4 postgraduate taught experience student survey.
Nicola

One of the main reasons I chose the MSc at Kings was due to the brilliant range of placements they offered. I was fortunate to be selected for the placement at Dimbleby Cancer Care.

Nicola, Health Psychology MSc

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Employability

Following their Stage 1 training (MSc), our graduates can continue their post graduate training (BPS Stage 2) in order to become a practicing health psychologist. Our graduates often work in a variety of settings, including research and assistant psychology positions, PhD study and clinical training.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • St Martins
  • Turning Point
  • Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • National University of Singapore
  • University of Auckland
  • NHS Scotland

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Employability

Following their Stage 1 training (MSc), our graduates can continue their post graduate training (BPS Stage 2) in order to become a practicing health psychologist. Our graduates often work in a variety of settings, including research and assistant psychology positions, PhD study and clinical training.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • St Martins
  • Turning Point
  • Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • National University of Singapore
  • University of Auckland
  • NHS Scotland

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