MSc Health Psychology

Students develop practical skills through applied health interventions, research projects, and hands-on training in the University's health and sport science facilities. This experiential learning is central to the programme, with key components including:

• Applied Research: Conducting real-world health psychology interventions and evaluations.

• Laboratory Facilities: Access to sport and health science labs for psychophysiological measurement.

• Software: Training in SPSS for statistical analysis of health data.

• Professional Development: Curriculum designed to meet British Psychological Society (BPS) Stage 1 training requirements in Health Psychology.

• Practical Skills: Development of competencies in health assessment, intervention design, and behaviour change strategies.

Graduates of the MSc Health Psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University are well-prepared for roles such as health psychologist trainee, health promotion specialist, wellbeing consultant, and healthcare researcher:

• The Careers and Employability Service provides CV workshops, interview preparation, and connections to NHS placements and public health organizations.

• The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and constitutes Stage 1 training toward Chartered Health Psychologist status.

• Graduate employment is strong, with many progressing to doctoral training or health-related career roles; salaries typically range from £28,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.

• Partnerships with NHS trusts and public health bodies offer practical placement and research opportunities.

• Graduates develop research expertise, intervention design skills, and an understanding of biopsychosocial health models.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue Stage 2 doctoral training to become Chartered Health Psychologists or undertake PhD research in health psychology and related fields.​