Health Psychology is the fastest growing field of psychology in the UK. This MSc programme in Health Psychology at University of Aberdeen, aims to provide you with an understanding of theories and methods in this exciting field and the ability to apply them to play an active role in helping solve the health challenges our society faces.
Successful completion of the MSc programme in Health Psychology at University of Aberdeen, confers Stage 1 of the BPS training requirements for Chartered Health Psychologist status.
Although the topics covered are diverse, the main areas of interest are:
- Health behavioursÊ- understanding and changing participation in health damaging and health protecting behaviours
- Psychological aspects of illness and disabilityÊ- examining the psychological impact of illness on individuals, families and carers, promoting positive 'illness behaviours'
- Health related cognitions and emotionsÊ- investigating the cognitive and emotional processes which explain health and illness behaviours
- Processes influencing the delivery of health careÊ- studying factors that influence how health care professionals and organisations deliver care
- Professional practiceÊ- training in key skills such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and health coaching
