MSc Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing

  • Postgraduate
  • London
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MSc Clinical Health Psychology and Wellbeing
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

January 2027

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This master's degree is designed for psychology graduates or those with qualifications in health and mental health who wish to advance their practitioner and research skills. The programme integrates the promotion of health and wellness with a focus on mental and physical health, covering topics such as clinical health psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and trauma interventions. Students will develop essential skills in clinical formulation, assessment, and evidence-based practice. The course is available as a one-year full-time programme or a two-year part-time option. For those starting in September, there is an opportunity to select a pathway that includes an eight-week professional placement, providing valuable hands-on experience in settings such as addiction, stroke rehabilitation, or pain management. Please note that this course does not lead to a therapy practitioner qualification. The institution reserves the right to adjust course content and delivery in response to changing circumstances, ensuring academic standards are maintained throughout the student journey.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time UK students: £11,100. Part-time UK students: £74 per credit and £36 per dissertation credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Tuition fees may be subject to change by Middlesex University London. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

A 2:2 honours degree or above in an appropriate subject area such as psychology, health studies, counselling, mental health, nursing, public health and should have included a research methods component.

Special consideration will be given to performance in undergraduate research methods modules or the dissertation.

English Language Requirements

IELTS

IELTS 7.0 qualification (with a minimum grade of 6.5 in each component).

Other

Pre-sessional English course available.

Other Requirements

Other

Personal statement highlighting relevant experience and previous studies.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Research: Practice and Reporting

60 Credits

Applications & Practitioner Skills for Clinical Health Psychologists

30 Credits

Trauma Impacts and Interventions

30 Credits

Statistical Literacy for Psychological Science

15 Credits

Qualitative Psychology in Practice

15 credits

Counselling and Psychotherapy in Applied Psychology

30 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can work in sectors such as the NHS, private health services, charities, and academia. Roles include child well-being practitioners, triage and engagement coordinators, drug and alcohol recovery workers, and specialist support officers. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring how these career paths align with your professional goals.

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/clinical-health-psychology-and-wellbeing-msc/ on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.