At a glance::
King’s is:
. one of the top 10 UK universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2018/19)
. the fourth oldest university in England
. research-led and based in the heart of Londo
King’s has over 31,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries and over 8,500 employees.
.King’s provides world-class teaching and cutting-edge research:
.In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) King’s was ranked 6th nationally in the ‘power’ ranking, which takes into account both the quality and quantity of research activity, and 7th for quality according to Times Higher Education rankings
.Eighty-four per cent of research at King’s was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (3* and 4*)
.The university is in the top seven UK universities for research earnings and has an overall annual income of just over £778 million.
King’s has influenced many of the advances that shape modern life, such as:
.the discovery of the structure of DNA
.research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar
.medicine and healthcare, including antiseptic surgery and palliative care. It is the largest centre for the education of healthcare professionals in Europe.
MSc Health Psychology::
Whether you have recently graduated from your psychology undergraduate degree, or you’ve been working in the field for years, this course equips you with a scientific and theoretical understanding of health psychology.
As well as theory we help you develop your practical skills in clinical workshops.
You’ll see those tools and techniques in action during your 100 hours of placement.
Our extensive contacts mean we offer a range of options across the NHS, as well as other settings like healthcare companies and charities.
You’ll have the chance to explore a topic in more depth in your research project.
It’s a great opportunity to join a research group working on an ongoing study, using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.
Working in a team gives you a real flavour of academic research as a career.
Dr Joe Chilcot, Admissions Tutor said
“We have a core research identity focused around individuals with long term conditions and multimorbidity.
We look at how health psychology can support their illnesses. One of the ways this influences the course is our approach to practical clinical skills and developing interventions informed by our research.”
Career destinations
Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of organisations including:
.St Martins
.Turning Point
.Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
.Royal College of Psychiatrists
.National University of Singapore
.University of Auckland
.NHS Scotland
Mr. Deepak, Education Manager, Career XL Services says Trainee health psychologists start at £26,565 (Band 6) of the NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Pay Rates.
After qualification, salaries in the NHS start at £31,696, rising to £41,787 (Band 7).
More experienced psychologists can earn between £48,514 and £58,217 (Bands 8a and 8b).
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