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Department of Psychology, Programme Catalogue 2021/2


THPS-AWM01: MSc Health Psychology

Leading to the award of:

  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Mode of attendance: Full-time incorporating placement
Year 1

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Exemption: Supplementary assessment for any Semester 1 failed units will be undertaken outside of the normal September supplementary assessment period.
  • Taught credits: 54; Dissertation/Project credits: 36


Academic Year: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50188 Advanced research methods for applied psychology 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]
PS50195 Health psychology approaches 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]
PS50196 Health psychology interventions 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50051 Health psychology placement 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PS50055 Health Psychology dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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