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Master of Science Health Psychology and Clinical SkillsAwarded by: Teesside University, UK

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Programme Objectives

The Master of Science in Health Psychology and Clinical Skills programme offered by Teeside University in partnership with MDIS is designed to take prospective graduates nearer to achieving their ambition. This programme is developed to take both current and future psychologists keen on advancing their prospects in the field of behavioural medicine steps nearer to achieving their ambition of living an unlimted: from ordinary to milestone success. 

The overall aims of the programme are to:

  1. Provide students with knowledge of how Health Psychology can be effectively employed to facilitate and protect health in a variety of situations;
  2. Develop students' ability to apply psychological knowledge and to discuss how to effect change and suggest alternatives in health care provision;
  3. Stimulate students' ability to critically evaluate the nature and practice of research in Health Psychology and to demonstrate that healthcare development must be informed by research;
  4. Enable students to develop their research, according to ethics codes of practice, which can inform the delivery of health care services;
  5. Guide students in their experience of how to integrate the knowledge, understanding and skills gained in their programme of studies to facilitate their development as reflective Health Psychology practitioners;
  6. Stimulate students' ability to understand and demonstrate the theory and practice of clinical skills relevant to Health Psychology; and
  7. Provide students with the necessary qualifications for the first stage of their professional development as chartered psychologists within the Health and Care Professionals Council, United Kingdom guidelines.

Teesside University Awards

  • 85 years of teaching excellence and innovation in education
  • Ranked 15th in the University of the Year category of Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018
  • Ranked joint 34th in UK universities for student experience, Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
  • Awarded Silver in the new Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 2017
  • HR Excellence in Research Award for demonstrating a robust and public implementation strategy of improving the career development of researchers
  • Customer First accreditation for its services to business
  • Listed in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017-18
  • Listed in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018

Source: https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/about/public_information/source.cfm

Assessment Methods

Based on assignments, presentation/projects.

Why Teesside University

Teesside University is a leading university with an international reputation for academic excellence that provides an outstanding student and learning experience underpinned by research, enterprise and the professions.

Teesside is a real-world university that prides itself on its inclusive, consultative, responsive, friendly and open approach and on the significant positive social, economic and cultural impact that it has upon the communities that it serves and the wider economy of the North of England.

Founded on a rich heritage, the University has taken a leading role in employer engagement, the enhancement of learning, teaching and the student experience, real-world research, staff and leadership development, employer workforce development, social, cultural and community enrichment and widening participation.

Teesside University is a global education pioneer for animation, games and computer graphics and is ranked as one of the top 20 places in the world to study animation (3D World).

Teesside has a flourishing and dynamic research culture, producing ‘world-leading and internationally excellent’ research in the last UK Research Evaluation Framework (REF) assessment, which is increasingly making a real and valuable contribution to society in areas such as Social Policy and Allied Health.

The University has invested more than £260m on its award-winning campuses in recent years to further enhance the experience and support provided to students, and it remains committed to investment-led growth.

 

Applied Qualitative Research Methods

Applied Quantitative Research Methods

Clinical and Professional Skills in Health Psychology

Current Topics in Health Psychology

Health Psychology in Context

Health Psychology Project

Interventions in Health Psychology

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers. For more course details and information click here.

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 months TBC TBC
Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
18 months TBC TBC

Fees & Structure

 Structure  Tuition Fees (Inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (Inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$32,700.00   S$700.00 - S$1,700.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$163.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
  • Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.

# International:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.

# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:

1) At least a second-class honours degree in Psychology with evidence of studying core areas of Psychology

OR

2) Mature candidates 30 years old and above wih 8 years of relevant work experience 

OR

3) Equivalent

Note: All applications are subject to University approval

English Language Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

1) C6 in English at GCE 'O' Level 

OR

2)  IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

3) MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

4) Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR

5) Letter from College/University clearing stating the Medium of Instruction (MOI) of the highest qualification to be English

OR

6) Equivalent

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -   https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 months TBC TBC

Fees & Structure

 Structure  Tuition Fees (Inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (Inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$37,060.00  S$1,290.00 - S$2,800.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
  • Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.

# International:

  • Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.

# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All Applicants must be of age 19 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:

1) At least a second-class honours degree in Psychology with evidence of studying core areas of Psychology

OR

2) Mature candidates 30 years old and above wih 8 years of relevant work experience 

OR

3) Equivalent

Note: All applications are subject to University approval

English Language Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

1) C6 in English at GCE 'O' Level 

OR

2)  IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

3) MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

4) Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR

5) Letter from College/University clearing stating the Medium of Instruction (MOI) of the highest qualification to be English

OR

6) Equivalent

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -   https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

Quick Information

Course Duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Part-time: 18 months

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

 

Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
TBC

Part-time Programme
TBC

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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