Schwerpunkte / Curriculum - Health Psychology MSc

Semester 1 Course Modules (summary)
(Detailed descriptions of individual course modules are given in Module Handbooks.)
Perceptions and Actions:
The main concepts and models underpinning current perspectives in health psychology are examined in this module. Students will learn which theories are most appropriate in guiding research and intervention.
Lifestyle and Individual Differences:
This module examines the influence of situational and individual factors and their relationship to behaviour and health. Factors associated with lifestyle and their links to health and disease will also be considered.
Advanced Research Methods:
This module enhances and develops students' research skills allowing for a greater understanding of the research process in terms of ethics, design, implementation and analysis.
Public Health:
This module will allow students to develop an understanding of key concepts in the field of Public Health as well as get experience on designing a health psychology intervention. The importance of this subject in relation to the study of disease states and the promotion and maintenance of good health in populations will be highlighted.

Semester 2 Course Modules (summary)
Health Psychology in Context:
This module provides students with an introduction to key areas of health psychology, and demonstrates how they relate to other disciplines. It also considers the context within which health and illness may take place.
Stress, Coping and Chronic Disease:
Students will gain a thorough knowledge of models of stress and coping. Stress management and measurement issues will also be considered.
Mechanisms of Health and Disease:
Students will gain a basic grounding in physiology which will help them to understand the complex relationships that exist between biological and psychological systems. These will be discussed in the context of health and disease.
Professional Skills for Health Psychologists