Health Psychology plays a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of the population. This course, based in the heart of London, was one of the first Masters in Health Psychology and has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) since 1999. It includes an innovative portfolio of assessments geared to developing transferable skills, and relating directly to the world of work. The course also provides the opportunity to gain work experience and apply your knowledge in a health psychology setting, whilst considering future career plans. The course is taught by a core team of enthusiastic and supportive research-active staff, with collaborative links to external institutions in London and beyond. Successful completion of the course (Stage 1) is a prerequisite for the further training (Stage 2) to become a health psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). We work with a range of specialists to provide additional professional training in areas such as resilience, coaching, and clinical practice.

Graduates from the Health Psychology MSc course at the University of Westminster work at all levels and, in all areas of health and related professions. Most students go on to undertake further postgraduate training be it in research, teaching or work related training. Many alumni of the course work as HCPC registered applied psychologists including, health, counselling and clinical psychology. Others have worked to enhance their career opportunities in their chosen disciplines including Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Advertising and Recruitment. Others work as, consultants, freelancers and academics. The course is designed as a mandatory qualification for those wishing to pursue further training and registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist: Health Psychologist, it is also an attractive course to any student with a first degree in Psychology or related discipline. The course is founded on a strong evidence-based approach and training in research methods and skills is emphasised in all modules of study. Transferable skills are embedded into the programme through a novel approach to assessment that mirrors activities in the employment market.