Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing MSc

Middlesex University

Supporting physical and mental health is central in all areas of life and employment. This master's degree integrates the promotion of health and wellness with a focus on mental and physical health and wellbeing. You'll gain knowledge, practitioner and professional skills to support a future career working with clients and patients in health-related settings. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake hands-on learning through a professional placement.This MSc has been developed for psychology graduates (or a related discipline, such as health studies, counselling, mental health, nursing, or public health) and current health and mental healthcare professionals wishing to further their studies, develop their knowledge and skills and enhance their career opportunities.During the course, you'll be examining health and illness to understand the relationship between psychological variables and biomedical conditions as well as physical and mental health and wellbeing.You'll focus on application and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and practice professional skills. These can include communication skills, ethical and reflective practice, judgment and decision-making, and skills related to formulation and assessment, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and health behaviour change.1 year full-time

Psychology