MSc in Gesundheitspsychologie

Ulster’s BPS-accredited online Health Psychology MSc gives you the theoretical concepts and practical skills to improve health outcomes for patients.

Whether you plan on becoming a Health Psychologist or applying your psychological training to other health-related areas, this distance learning Masters programme will give you the scientific principles and research skills to succeed in your chosen career.

This programme is open to anyone with an undergraduate psychology degree (with GBC eligibility), master's level psychology conversion course, or equivalent. English language requirements also apply.

You'll be taught by a research-active faculty with over 20 years of online teaching experience. The programme's BPS-accredited framework ensures that your learning outcomes are industry-relevant, and our MSc counts as Stage 1 Training towards becoming a Registered Health Psychologist.

Ulster University has a worldwide reputation for research excellence and prides itself on the vocational strength of its teaching. The programme's BPS accreditation is valuable for graduates developing their careers as Registered Health Psychologists, researchers, consultants and in other psychology-related fields.

Enjoy total flexibility, learning 100% online, whenever and wherever is convenient. Our student success advisors will support you throughout your time as an Ulster University student in all areas, including careers advice.

There are intakes throughout the academic year, in January, March, May, September, and November. Our carousel-style programme design means you start whenever is convenient. You can even pay per module and take a break if you need to. Complete the course part-time in two years, or take up four years - it's your choice.

Study online when and where you want with Ulster University.

Explore our range of 100% online distance learning programmes and take your career to the next level.

Ulster University has a reputation for world-class education, facilities and outstanding research, as well as in providing real-world learning opportunities that enable students to develop skills that will add value to themselves, their communities and their workplaces. Our online distance learning courses will develop the necessary skills to take your career to the next level.

Ulster University is Northern Ireland’s civic university, and we are committed to delivering excellent teaching and research that positively impacts the health of our society and the prosperity of our economy.

Solutions for Global challenges

We aim to contribute solutions to global challenges in themes of social and business renewal, sustainability, healthy communities and creativity and culture and to equip our students with the capacity to understand and engage meaningfully in an increasingly globalised society.

Study anywhere, anytime

With twenty years of experience in delivering outstanding online teaching, Ulster University provides flexible distance learning courses whereby students can study around their commitments and experience world-class education from wherever they are in the world.

Learning online with Ulster

With an established reputation in delivering online courses, Ulster University has been running distance learning courses for over two decades.

• Our distance learning courses are 100% online and is delivered through a combination of online lectures, seminars, and practical exercises.
• Our online courses are led by highly skilled academic teams made up of recognised academics with established research credentials and experience within their subject areas.
• Our distance learning students have access to all the resources they need and can access all learning materials, discussion boards and readings via Ulster’s 24/7 online learning portal.
• Students will also receive student support regarding careers, research opportunities and any concerns they might have at all stages of the programme, from registration to graduation.

Plus, with flexibility as our priority, students can balance work or life commitments with their studies. Study where you want, when you want with Ulster University.