Health Psychology MSc

Ulster’s BPS-accredited online Health Psychology MSc gives you the theoretical concepts and practical skills to improve health outcomes for patients.

Whether you plan on becoming a Health Psychologist or applying your psychological training to other health-related areas, this distance learning Masters programme will give you the scientific principles and research skills to succeed in your chosen career.

This programme is open to anyone with an undergraduate psychology degree (with GBC eligibility), master's level psychology conversion course, or equivalent. English language requirements also apply.

You'll be taught by a research-active faculty with over 20 years of online teaching experience. The programme's BPS-accredited framework ensures that your learning outcomes are industry-relevant, and our MSc counts as Stage 1 Training towards becoming a Registered Health Psychologist.

Ulster University has a worldwide reputation for research excellence and prides itself on the vocational strength of its teaching. The programme's BPS accreditation is valuable for graduates developing their careers as Registered Health Psychologists, researchers, consultants and in other psychology-related fields.

Enjoy total flexibility, learning 100% online, whenever and wherever is convenient. Our student success advisors will support you throughout your time as an Ulster University student in all areas, including careers advice.

There are intakes throughout the academic year, in January, March, May, September, and November. Our carousel-style programme design means you start whenever is convenient. You can even pay per module and take a break if you need to. Complete the course part-time in two years, or take up four years - it's your choice.