MSc Clinical and Health Psychology

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Bangor University

Program Overview

The MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology at Bangor University offers a comprehensive foundation in psychological theory and practice relevant to mental and physical health contexts. It suits psychology graduates aiming at assistant-psychologist roles, further clinical training, or research positions, and covers core theory, applied practice and a major research project.

Curriculum structure:
Year 1 (Full-time, one-year programme):
You begin with modules such as Theoretical Models in Clinical Psychology and Assessment and Treatment in Clinical and Health Settings, where you explore how psychological difficulties emerge, how they are conceptualised and the interventions used in clinical & health services. You then engage with Advanced Research Methods and Psychopathology in Physical Health (or equivalent methods and content modules) to gain solid methodological skills and apply them to real-world health issues. Finally you undertake a Research Thesis (60 credits) in which you design and conduct an empirical study in a clinical-health psychology topic, bringing together theory, method and applied insight.

Focus areas:
“clinical psychology; health psychology; assessment & treatment; research methods; psychopathology in physical health; empirical thesis”

Learning outcomes:
“understand psychological theory in clinical and health settings; apply advanced research and analytical skills to health psychology questions; design and conduct independent empirical research; communicate findings and operate within ethical professional frameworks”

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This MSc provides the academic and research foundations recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as contributing to future clinical psychology training pathways (e.g., Doctorate in Clinical Psychology).

Reputation (employability rankings):
Bangor University’s School of Psychology is renowned for strong research in clinical, neuropsychology and health-psychology domains, ranking among the UK’s leading departments for research intensity and student satisfaction

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students develop practical skills through supervised clinical practice and hands-on research. They utilise the School of Psychology's specialist facilities and have access to the award-winning Bangor University Behaviour Analysis Clinic. The programme's experiential components include:

Supervised Practice: Hands-on experience in the Bangor University Behaviour Analysis Clinic
BCBA Supervision: Required supervised practice for Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification
Research Project: An applied dissertation in behaviour analysis
Clinical Training: Development of behaviour assessment and intervention skills
Practical Focus: Training in functional analysis and positive behaviour support techniques

Progression & Future Opportunities

The MSc Clinical and Health Psychology at Bangor University equips graduates with a comprehensive understanding of clinical psychology theory, research, and applied practice. Graduates are well-prepared for roles such as assistant psychologists, clinical researchers, mental health support workers, and health practitioners, with strong foundations for clinical training and further research.

Progression & Future Opportunities:

University services include dedicated career coaching, placement support within NHS and social care settings, research supervision, and workshops focusing on clinical skills and professional development.
High graduate employability is reported, with many securing assistant psychologist roles that offer starting salaries typically between £21,000 and £28,000.
Strong partnerships with the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, NHS trusts, and research institutes provide practical training and employment links.
The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society and serves as a stepping-stone to doctoral clinical psychology training.
Typical roles: Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Researcher, Mental Health Support Worker, Health Practitioner.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can progress to doctoral clinical psychology programs (DClinPsy), pursue PhD research, or undertake psychoanalytic postgraduate studies such as the MA Psychoanalytic Studies