Mental Health Psychology MSc
2nd
in the world for Psychiatry & Psychology
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The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Prof Rona Moss-Morris Head of Health Psychology Section
Dr Joe Chilcot Senior Lecturer, MSc Programme Leader
Dr Lyndsay Hughes Lecturer, MSc Module Leader
Dr Fiona Clague Lecturer, MSc Module Leader
Prof John Weinman Emeritus Professor
(US News, Best Global Universities)
About the programme The Health Psychology Section of the Department of Psychology (Guy’s Campus), pioneers of postgraduate training in this discipline since 1987. Internationally recognised for excellence in teaching and research Expertise in • Fundamental research to establish the psychological processes underlying adaptation to long term conditions and the experience of symptoms. • Translational Research (interventions)
Core MSc Staff Prof Rona Moss-Morris Head of Health Psychology Section @RonaMossMorris Dr Lyndsay Hughes Lecturer, MSc Module Leader
Dr Joe Chilcot Senior Lecturer, MSc Programme Leader @joe_chilcot Prof John Weinman Emeritus Professor
@l_d_hughes Dr Fiona Clague Lecturer, MSc Module Leader
Section/Psychology Departmental Staff and visiting lecturers to deliver expert seminars/lectures
Course Aims •
Provide advanced knowledge and understanding of theory and practice in Health Psychology in accordance with the requirements set by the British Psychological Society
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Train in the informed and systematic application of the researchpractitioner to harness relevant theory and evidence through problem analysis and formulation, intervention design and evaluation
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Equip interpersonal, technical and creative skills required for the effective analysis and formulation of health problems, and prepare students for professional work pursued in a highly responsible, selfregulated, self-efficacious and politically sensitive fashion
Course Highlights BPS accredited for stage 1 Health Psychology Research-led teaching from experts in health psychology An organised 100 hour applied placement Research project Range of skills developed through assessment, lectures, workshops, seminars, reading groups
British Psychological Society - Accreditation Four Commendations: 1. The opportunity for students to undertake a placement is an excellent aspect of the programme. This provides invaluable experiences for students in the application of health psychology and to gain professional skills which will benefit them in seeking employment.
2. The student experience is enhanced by the availability of personal support from the staff and the quality and timeliness of feedback on their assessments. The programme team also encourages feedback from the students throughout the course and implements changes as a result.
British Psychological Society - Accreditation Commendations continued: 3. The integration of the course with other health psychology provision and other applied psychologists 4. A strength of the programme is that students are well prepared to undertake further professional training (stage 2) in health psychology as a result of their introduction to a range of therapeutic interventions and the process of conducting a systematic review.
Entry Criteria
We welcome applications from graduate psychologists (GBR) who want to go on to obtain British Psychological Society's (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) recognition as a registered health psychologist. Requirements: Min 2.1 degree in psychology GBR from BPS
Structure Core modules: • Health Related Behaviours, Cognitions & Emotions • Psychosocial factors of Chronic Illness and Disability • Psychology and Health Care Delivery • Health Psychology in Action & Professional Development • Basic and Advanced Research Methods and Statistics • Research Project Examination (20%) | Coursework (60%) | Practical (20%)
Career Prospects PhD
Clinical Psychology Training
Healthcare delivery
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner(PWP )
Health Psychology MSc Assistant Psychologist
Research Assistant
Stage 2/PhD
Thank you and look forward to seeing you in 2019/2020
Visit the course page HERE Get in touch: mschealthpsy@kcl.ac.uk