Designed and delivered in collaboration with researchers and practitioners within the field, the Health Psychology course will give students the opportunity to explore the many ways in which psychology can be applied to an understanding of health and illness and to modern healthcare systems.

Applicants are usually expected to possess (or be predicted to obtain) a First or 2:1 award from a BPS-accredited psychology course. Students with a 2.2 award will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider applications from students with non-Psychology undergraduate awards of 2.1 or above where candidates can justify significant experience in a health context and/or knowledge of health practices, policies and systems You must complete a declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) disclosure application form (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), before starting the course, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admission policy Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. If you are unable to attend, alternative arrangements may be made English language requirements: If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.