MSc (Health Psychology)
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Key facts
Entry requirements
This programme is intended for graduates with at least an upper second class honours (or equivalent international qualification) primary degree in psychology. The degree should be accredited by the PSI, or should be an equivalent international qualification.
Duration:
1 year, full-time
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: 15
Closing date:
You are advised to apply early, which may result in an early offer; see the offer round dates
Taught
Course overview
The MSc (Health Psychology) is a one-year full-time programme of academic study in the discipline of health psychology.
Health Psychology is concerned with the application of psychological theory, research, and practice to the promotion and maintenance of health; the identification and amelioration of psychological factors contributing to physical illness and the improvement of the health care system and formulation of health policy.
Course outline
The course is concerned with the application of psychological theory, methods and research to health, illness and healthcare.
Modules included on the programme are:
• Models of Health-Related Behaviour and Cognition
• Research Methods in Psychology
• Foundations of Health Psychology
• Psychosomatic Influences on Health
• Health Psychology in Applied Settings
• Current Issues in Health Psychology
• Research Seminar
• Minor Dissertation
The modules cover a wide variety of topics including adjustment to chronic illness, doctor-patient communication, management of chronic pain and the nature of stress and its psychobiological consequences. Students also take classes in research methods in health psychology and carry out an empirical research project in a health-related area. In addition, they have the opportunity to attend research seminars given by international experts in the field of health psychology.
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Who teaches this course?
Dr. AnnMarie Groarke, BA, MA, HDipEd, PhD, AFPsSI
Professor Jack James BSc (Hons), MPsych, PhD
Professor Ruth Curtis BA, MA, HDipEd, PhD, AFPsSI, AFBPsS, Cpsychol
Dr. Brian M. Hughes, BA (Psych), PhD, AFPsSI, Reg Psychol (PsSI)
Dr. Molly Byrne BA (Hons), MPsychSc, PhD
Dr. Caroline Heary BA, MPsychSc, PhD
Ms. Anne Marie Keane, BA
Dr. Padraig MacNeela BA, PhD
Dr. Jane Walsh, BA, HDipHRMgt, PhD, AFPsSI, Reg Psychol (PsSI)
Other members of staff also provide occasional contributions.
Find out more
Dr Molly Byrne | Dr Caroline Heary
T: +353 91 495 182 | +353 91 495 059
E: molly.byrne@nuigalway.ie | caroline.heary@nuigalway.ie
