Health Psychology & Medical Education 26281 en

Application deadline

No information

Duration

7 Semester

Study form

Part-time studies

Fees

12390 € / Year

Health Psychology studies the relationship between mind and body, and how psychological factors affect people’s overall health. Health Psychology aims to understand how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors influence physical health and illnesses, but also how people’s quality of life can be improved by promoting healthy behaviors and addressing the psychological issues directly concerning physical health. Health Psychology deals with health promotion, education and spread of information in society. Students in Health Psychology can expect to study subjects like Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Community Health Psychology, Applied Health Psychology and Public Health, Social Processes and Lifespan Development, Culture and Individual Differences and others. A degree course in Health Psychology provides students with in-depth knowledge of psychological and health issues and various methods of approaching and solving them, as well as practical training and work placements where they gain essential professional skills, such as critical assessment, analytical thinking, problem solving, decision making and strong communication. Career prospects for Health Psychology graduates include clinical health psychologist, special needs educator, health advisor, psychiatric technician, and more.