Our research-based MSc Health Psychology provides you with an extensive overview of health psychology theories, methods, and research, as well as statistics and different research methods. You will learn the skills and knowledge required for Stage 1 training in health psychology, as well as prepare you to progress onto Stage 2 doctoral-level training, which allows you to become a chartered psychologist and register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). At the same time, you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to successfully complete an independent health psychology research project. Our staff are nationally and internationally recognised for their research. We specialise in the provision of rigorous evidence-based solutions to enable people to reach their full potential in their wider lives. The course is the first step towards gaining chartered psychologist status with the BPS and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a health psychologist.
When you graduate from our MSc Health Psychology course, you will be eligible to progress to Stage 2 doctoral-level training. Successful completion of Stage 2 provides eligibility to become a chartered psychologist and an HCPC registered health psychologist.
September 2026
Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
Upper Bognor Road,
Bognor Regis,
West Sussex,
PO21 1HR, Southern England, United Kingdom
September 2027
Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
Upper Bognor Road,
Bognor Regis,
West Sussex,
PO21 1HR, Southern England, United Kingdom
The MSc Health Psychology is an accredited professional course for those aiming to become Health Psychologists. This course is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as fulfilling Stage 1 of the two-stage process to become both Chartered and a Health Psychologist and as such has specific entry requirements, including completion of a BPS accredited undergraduate psychology degree.
However, if you are interested in studying health psychology, but not wanting to complete the full training, we may be able to offer you a place even if you have not completed a BPS accredited undergraduate psychology degree.
For those wishing to complete the MSc Health Psychology (Stage 1) before undertaking Stage 2: A First or 2:1 (Hons) degree (or equivalent) in Psychology which must be recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Membership of the BPS (GMBPsS).
An academic reference (University of Chichester alumni do not need to provide this).
A personal statement outlining your interest in Health Psychology (University of Chichester alumni do not need to provide this).
For those who do not wish to pursue a career in health psychology and who have not completed a BPS accredited undergraduate degree: A First or a 2:1 in a Psychology degree which is not BPS accredited, or is in a closely related discipline (e.g. Health). This decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.
An academic reference (University of Chichester alumni do not need to provide this).
A personal statement outlining your interest in Health Psychology (University of Chichester alumni do not need to provide this).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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