All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
Minimum academic requirements
UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in psychology that meets British Psychological Society (BPS) standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), plus relevant work experience.
You can find more information about eligibility for Graduate Membership on the BPS website
Entry with an existing MSc in Health Psychology (BPS accredited) will make you eligible to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5
Academic essay
Along with your application please provide an essay addressing the following question: Do Health Psychologists contribute to ‘The Common Good’? Critically discuss and justify your answer using a range of sources of knowledge such as professional, empirical, statutory, experiential and leading-edge literature (1000 words + references in APA 7th ed style).
Additional requirements
Acceptance to the programme will be subject to the outcome of the DBS, PVG and/or occupational health checks and sufficient demonstration of the relevant skills and motivation required to undertake the programme.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
Applicants must also demonstrate a level of maturity and experience commensurate with the personal and professional requirements of the programme.
Students should provide an example of demonstrating relevant voluntary or paid work experience within a relevant field.
Please note, students are expected to source their own potential placements prior to registration on the programme.
International applicants
You must ensure that your psychology degree provides eligibility for DPsych study in the UK. In order to undertake postgraduate training on our programme, you must be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The demonstration of GBC takes place through verifying your undergraduate (or occasionally postgraduate) degree in Psychology. If this has taken place within the UK, you can check whether it is BPS-approved on the BPS website. If you have studied a psychology degree outside the UK, you will usually need to make an individual application for graduate membership of the BPS in order for your eligibility for GBC to be assessed. It is necessary to do this in advance of making your application to our programme. If you can't prove your eligibility for GBC in your application, we cannot offer you a place. You can find out more information about GBC, and contact details for the BPS on the BPS website.
For international applicants, complete applications (including essay) should be submitted no later than 24th May 2024.
Additional information
Relevant experience (RPL)
GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.
If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
The tuition fees you pay are mostly determined by your fee status. What is my student fee status?
Fees are subject to change and are published here for guidance only. If you have any queries about the fees for 24/25 please contact our Funding and Finance Team.
Annual full-time tuition fees
Scottish (Home) and UK: £7,800
International: £16,200
Additional costs
As a student at the University, there are additional fees and costs which may or may not apply to you, but that you should be aware of.
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The fee for the programme includes all taught elements, research supervision, support in gaining placements and access to all the benefits of studying at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Students will have additional costs including: books and additional learning materials; professional indemnity insurance (around £80 a year); a PVG application (around £60). You will be required to undertake an Occupational Health Screening which has a set fee of £20. You will have to pay the costs of travelling to and from your placements.
Scholarships
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package.
View our postgraduate scholarships.
Assessment methods
This course features assessment only.
Professional accreditation
Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Students receiving this award are eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a Health Psychologist.
Accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Route to chartered status
Students receiving the DPsych in Health Psychology are eligible to apply for Chartership as a Health Psychologist.
Work placements
Students on this course will get support with work placement.
