Study DHealthPsych Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University in the UK, School of Public and Allied Health

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

About this course LJMU's Prof Doc in Health Psychology meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in Health Psychology and leads to eligibility for registration with the HCPC. Choose this programme which meets the requirements for BPS Stage Two training in health psychology and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Benefit from studying on a course that is British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited and HCPC approved Experience quality training and supervision on a course underpinned by high-grade research and practice activity Learn from enthusiastic, expert staff offering supportive learning opportunities Enjoy career opportunities in the health industry, healthcare provision, teaching and research Option to study 27 months Full-time, 4 years Part-time or 6 years Part-time Health psychology is an exciting new discipline with growing opportunities for qualified professionals. The DHealthPsych programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping the future Health Psychologist for a range of professional scenarios. In keeping with the nationally agreed curriculum competences for Health Psychologists, you will be developing your skills in teaching and training, behaviour change interventions, research, consultancy and demonstrating that you have the generic professional skills needed to qualify in this field. This is achieved through your own job role, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.

Which department am I in?

School of Public and Allied Health

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,250.00 (US$ 23,569) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Liverpool John Moores University- City Campus

Byrom Street,

Liverpool,

L3 3AF, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Liverpool John Moores University- City Campus

Byrom Street,

Liverpool,

L3 3AF, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The following criteria are essential: BPS GBC A BPS accredited MSc Health Psychology, normally at least at merit level A pre-arranged work placement of at least one year which can be evidenced at interview. This is normally full-time employment, or voluntary work, or a combination of both. A mixture of part-time roles can be acceptable, provided that the total amount of work across all placements/employment is in line with the enrolment status of the trainee, i.e. full or part-time. Placements are not normally arranged by the university, but by the trainee. Evidence of employer support for the programme of study, to be evidenced at interview Successful performance at interview Acceptable references from three sources.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.