Program Overview

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Course Overview

NOTE: this programme is closed for applications for September 2023.

The MSc (Health Psychology) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme of academic study in the discipline of health psychology.

Health Psychology is concerned with the application of psychological theory, research, and practice to the promotion and maintenance of health; the identification and amelioration of psychological factors contributing to physical illness and the improvement of the health care system and formulation of health policy.

This programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).  Programme staff are active in developing and promoting health psychology in Ireland and internationally. A number of internationally recognised health psychologists contribute to the programme through a series of visiting specialist seminars. It is intended for psychology graduates seeking to develop their knowledge and expertise in Health Psychology. The MSc will enable students to conduct high quality research and will prepare them to undertake further professional training in health psyhology and other areas of psychology.

Scholarships available

Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

The selection of candidates is based on academic merit. In recent years, candidates who have been offered a place on the programme have at least an upper Second Class Honours primary degree in Psychology. The degree (or equivalent) should be accredited by the PSI, or should be an equivalent international qualification.

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Who Teaches this Course

Dr Annmarie Groarke BA, MA, HDipED, PhD, AFPsSI, CPsychol

Deputy Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies

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DR SINEAD CONNEELY B.A.,Ph.D.

Academic Coordinator / Lecturer (Part-time)

Room 1049,

Arts Millennium Building,

NUI Galway.

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Dr Caroline Heary PhD M.Psych BA

Senior Lecturer

School of Psychology

University of Galway

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DR GERARD MOLLOY B.Sc.,Ph.D. View Profile

Prof GARY DONOHOE BA, BD, HDip, MPsychSc, DClin Psych, PhD View Profile

Ms. Anne Marie Keane

LECTURER ABOVE THE BAR

School Of Psychology

Room 1035

Arts Millenium Building

NUI Galway

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Dr. Pádraig Mac Neela BA, Ph.D View Profile

Prof Jane Walsh B.A., Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

School of Psychology

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Dr Jennifer McSharry B.A., H.Dip., M.Sc., Ph.D

Lecturer

School of Psychology

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Semester One exams: December. Semester Two exams: April/May. A minor dissertation is submitted at the end of the summer semester. A range of assessment methods are used, including essays, projects, reports, presentations and written examination.