Written and oral communication skills are assessed through coursework and examinations. Organisational skills will also be assessed through coursework and the research project, and teamwork will be assessed through coursework. 13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits* Level Module Module Title Credit Code rating 7 PS 4321 Health Psychology: Core 20 Psychobiological Issues MSc in Health Psychology. Requires 180 credits at level 7 PS 4322 Health Psychology: Core 20 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychosocial Issues Psychology. Requires 120 credits at level 7 to include PS4700. PS 4323 Health Psychology: Core 20 Intervention Issues Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology. Requires 60 credit at level PS 4324 Professional Issues In Health 10 7 Psychology PS 4325 Measurement Issues and 10 Outcomes PS 4700 Advanced Methods in Psychology 40 PS 4940 Advanced Health Psychology 60 Project 15. Personal Development Planning Personal Development Planning (PDP) forms part of the continuous professional development (CPD) requirement of the professional body and as such is an important skill that the programme focuses on. Both PDP and CPD are discussed as part of a number of sessions and students are expected to maintain a record of their activities, and to reflect upon their needs and how they are met. Students maintain a portfolio of competences and are required to reflect upon aspects of the course. 16. Admissions criteria Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information. Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter. Students should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in Psychology (or an equivalent Psychology qualification) recognised by the BPS as conferring GBC. Students with a relevant degree that does not confer GBC, but has a good match of curriculum, and/or with a relevant lower second class honours degree, but showing a good final year performance, including a good quality dissertation/research project, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent qualifications. 17. Key sources of information about the programme Regulations for the Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 1) - The British Psychological Society Board of Examiners in Health Psychology - The British Psychological Society St Andrews House 48 Princess Road East Leicester LE1 7DR
Written and oral communication skills are assessed through coursework and examinations. Organisational skills will also be assessed through coursework and the research project, and teamwork will be assessed through coursework. 13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits* Level Module Code Module Title Credit rating 7 PS 4321 PS 4322 PS 4323 PS 4324 PS 4325 PS 4700 PS 4940 Health Psychology: Core Psychobiological Issues Health Psychology: Core Psychosocial Issues Health Psychology: Core Intervention Issues Professional Issues In Health Psychology Measurement Issues and Outcomes Advanced Methods in Psychology Advanced Health Psychology Project 20 20 20 10 10 40 60 MSc in Health Psychology. Requires 180 credits at level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology. Requires 120 credits at level 7 to include PS4700. Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology. Requires 60 credit at level 7 15. Personal Development Planning Personal Development Planning (PDP) forms part of the continuous professional development (CPD) requirement of the professional body and as such is an important skill that the programme focuses on. Both PDP and CPD are discussed as part of a number of sessions and students are expected to maintain a record of their activities, and to reflect upon their needs and how they are met. Students maintain a portfolio of competences and are required to reflect upon aspects of the course. 16. Admissions criteria Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information. Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter. Students should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in Psychology (or an equivalent Psychology qualification) recognised by the BPS as conferring GBC. Students with a relevant degree that does not confer GBC, but has a good match of curriculum, and/or with a relevant lower second class honours degree, but showing a good final year performance, including a good quality dissertation/research project, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent qualifications. 17. Key sources of information about the programme Regulations for the Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 1) - The British Psychological Society Board of Examiners in Health Psychology - The British Psychological Society St Andrews House 48 Princess Road East Leicester LE1 7DR
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