Psychology with Health Bachelor of Science - BSc

OVERVIEW\
Mental and physical health go hand in hand, and understanding this relationship has never been more important. Our Psychology with Health BSc (Hons) degree explores how psychological factors influence health, behaviour and wellbeing. As awareness of holistic healthcare grows, this course prepares you for careers in health psychology, public health and wellbeing, helping individuals and communities lead healthier lives.

You will explore core psychological perspectives to understand the human mind and behaviour, while developing reflective and research skills. Alongside classroom theory and its application to contemporary challenges, you will gain practical experience in our state-of-the-art psychology lab.

Practical work-based learning and additional mental health training will help prepare you for a range of careers or further study on an applied postgraduate course. You will also study three bespoke modules exploring how psychological theory applies to health, healthcare and illness.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THIS COURSE

* PROFESSIONAL BODY STANDARDS – Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), giving you eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

* INDUSTRY-FOCUSED MODULES – Develop skills valued by employers through applied practice, client interaction and authentic assessments. You will also have the opportunity to conduct research in an area you are passionate about.

* WORK-BASED LEARNING – In your third year, put psychological theory into practice through work-based learning while developing your transferable skills and reflecting on your career goals.

* NO EXAMS – There are no written exams on this course. You will be assessed through practical assessments and coursework.

* EXPERT TUITION – Learn from BPS Chartered and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered psychologists, helping you develop skills for industry or progression to MSc study.

* ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION – Complete mental health first aid training as part of your first-year Mental Health and Wellbeing module and receive a certificate on successful completion.

* TOP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION – We came third in the UK for overall student satisfaction among universities in the National Student Survey 2026, based on the average student satisfaction score across all 26 questions.

FACILITIES\
As a student on our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health, it is crucial that you gain experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and being exposed to the various methods of monitoring health and wellbeing. Therefore, you will have access to our new state-of-the-art psychology lab, where you can develop your research skills, put theoretical learning to the test and measure psychophysiological responses to stimulus with our range of specialist equipment.\
In health psychology, we rarely work in isolation, therefore, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in multidisciplinary teams and environments is vital. Here, you may shadow disciplines such as health and social care to gain a holistic understanding of the role of psychology in different populations and with different stakeholders, with access to environments you may face in the real world. This includes our state-of-the-art Moss House campus, which contains our Human Performance Laboratory, 35-metre indoor running track for assessing performance, cutting-edge gym, and anti-gravity treadmill.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION\
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

* Health psychologist

* Psychotherapist

* Counsellor

* Clinical psychologist

* Further education teacher

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