Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology BSc (Hons)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Bangor University

Program Overview

Program Overview:
This three-year specialist degree brings together core psychology with clinical and health-focused strands, preparing you for roles in mental wellbeing, healthcare, or clinical support. It’s ideal if you’re interested in psychological interventions, patient wellbeing, and health behavior.

Curriculum Structure

Year One
You’ll cover essential grounding with modules like Introduction to Psychology, Biological Bases of Behaviour, and Research Methods in Psychology, alongside early exposure to health psychology concepts.

Year Two
This year includes modules such as Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Research Methods, deepening your understanding of psychological approaches to mental and physical health challenges.

Year Three
You’ll take advanced modules like Advanced Clinical Psychology, Behaviour Change in Health, and complete an independent Research Project, combining research methods with applied clinical or health psychology insight.

Focus areas:
Clinical psychology, health psychology, behaviour change, mental wellbeing, research methods.

Learning outcomes:
Understand psychological models of health and illness, evaluate clinical interventions, conduct applied research, and interpret behavioural data in healthcare contexts.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).

Reputation (employability rankings):
Bangor University is known for high student satisfaction and strong support in psychology and health disciplines, with solid graduate employment outcomes.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Bangor University, the Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology BSc (Hons) provides you with an exceptional hands-on experience from the very first year. This program is deeply rooted in real-world application, blending academic learning with extensive practical exposure. You'll engage with active researchers, explore clinical cases, and build the skills needed for careers in mental health, clinical services, or research settings.

Here’s how you’ll gain real-world skills and experience:

  • Study in specialist facilities including MRI, EEG, TMS, brain anatomy, and motion capture labs
  • Access to the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and other dedicated research hubs
  • Practical modules focusing on health and clinical psychology from Year 1 through to final year
  • Training in data analysis software such as SPSS and qualitative research tools
  • Conduct a final-year supervised dissertation with a clinical or health psychology focus
  • Placement-style learning opportunities in real settings across North Wales, including CAMHS, older-adult care, and mental health teams
  • Optional modules such as counselling skills and mindfulness, designed to prepare you for MSc-level study

Progression & Future Opportunities

This accredited degree gives you Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), setting you up for careers in clinical and health psychology, research, counselling, and more. Bangor graduates are highly regarded in the field and benefit from a strong track record of academic excellence and practical training.

Common career paths include:
Assistant Clinical Psychologist, Health Psychology Researcher, Counsellor-in-Training, Public Health Advisor

You’ll also benefit from:

  • Personalised employability support and preparation for postgraduate interviews
  • Modules designed to align with MSc-level counselling and clinical psychology training
  • Access to placements and local NHS collaborations during your studies
  • Strong academic reputation in psychology and neuroscience research
  • BPS accreditation, which is key for further study or chartered psychologist status

Further Academic Progression:
Many students go on to study MSc Clinical or Health Psychology, Counselling, or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology—often continuing at Bangor, where close links exist between undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Program Key Stats

£21,000
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


41 %

Eligibility Criteria

BBB - AAA
3.0 - 3.7
3.2 - 2.7
65

1200
6.0
72

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Counseling psychologist
  • Health psychologist
  • Clinical psychologist*
  • Occupational psychologist
  • Mental health practitioner (e
  • g
  • therapist
  • support worker)
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Research psychologist
  • Sport and exercise psychologist
  • Educational psychologist
  • Public or corporate roles leveraging psychology skills 

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