Health Psychology Professional Doctorate

The Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology at University of Staffordshire offers a unique opportunity to experience and develop your professional skills in Health Psychology, under the guidance of highly qualified and committed staff.

Health psychology is the study of psychological processes and their application to health, illness and healthcare. Through this course, you’ll develop competence in professional skills, as well as research, psychological interventions, teaching, and consultancy.

The qualification will provide a guarantee for employers that you’re competent in core aspects of health psychology and professional practice.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. When you’re awarded the degree you’ll gain Stage 2 accreditation towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist and be eligible to apply to register as a Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Staffordshire University has a thriving Health Psychology research culture, focused in the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, with an excellent national and international reputation.

We anticipate a blended earning model in 2021-22 with some sessions on campus, and others online.

The Health Psychology Programmes at Staffordshire University have nine commendations from the BPS (2018).

Please note the closing date for the Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology is 30th June 2021

Please note that this course requires part time students to be on placement for a minimum of four years and to pay the fees detailed per year of study. Students need to allow for an additional period of time for writing up during which there is a writing up fee to be paid each year until completion.