The
following information was taken directly from the University
of Glamorgan's printed postgraduate prospectus.
"Health
psychology is an exciting and growing branch of psychology
that applies psychological theory and research to health
and illness-related behaviours, beliefs and attitudes.
it is increasingly relevant to the public health agenda
and is very much in line with government health priorities,
including the promotion of positive health behaviours
in adults and children, reducing obesity, binge drinking,
smoking and stress, and increasing psychological well-being.
Opportunities for qualified health psychologists are expected
to increase significantly.
The route to chartered health psychologist status is through
attaining an accredited MSc in Health Psychology (stage
one training) followed by supervised professional practice
(stage two training). This course has (BPS) and provides
the skills and knowledge required for stage one training.
The course is delivered by chartered health psychologists
who have many years of specialist teaching, research and
clinical experience in different areas of health psychology.
Specialist practitioners will contribute a contemporary
perspective as quest lecturers."
Course outline:
• Contexts and Perspectives in Health Psychology
• Health care in Professional settings and applications
of health psychology
• Health-related cognitions and behaviour
• Stress, Health and Illness
• A life-span perspective on health
• Research Methods in Health Psychology
• Dissertation
If you may have further questions or concerns about this
program at the University of Glamorgan or for other programs
please contact
representative Popabroad for more information.
