理学硕士（健康心理学）

MSc（健康心理学）是健康心理学学科的一年制全日制或两年制兼读制课程。健康心理学涉及心理学理论，研究和实践在促进和维持健康中的应用，对导致身体疾病的心理因素的识别和改善，卫生保健系统的改进和卫生政策的制定。 > <br>该程序已获得爱尔兰心理学会（PSI）的认可。计划人员在爱尔兰和国际上积极发展和推广健康心理学。许多国际认可的健康心理学家通过一系列访问专家研讨会为该计划做出了贡献。该课程面向寻求在健康心理学方面发展知识和专长的心理学专业的毕业生。该理科硕士将使学生能够进行高质量的研究，并为他们做好接受健康
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. The programme is fully accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). <br>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.<br>The overall aims of the Programme are:<br>To equip graduates with a comprehensive knowledge base in health psychology, at postgraduate level<br>To train students to conduct high quality research in the area of health psychology<br>To train students in a wide range of transferrable skills, including communication skills, group work, evidence synthesis, critical review, and professional and ethical conduct. <br>To prepare students to undertake future professional training in health psychology and other areas of psychology, such as clinical psychology<br>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 throughout the year. 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 psychology and other areas of psychology.<br><br>Career Opportunities<br>Given the strong academic and research basis of this programme, this qualification has relevance for working in a diverse range of settings. Previous graduates have gained employment in research posts and health service evaluation. Other opportunities include working with health authorities or voluntary organisations, that provide support, education and training to those with health-related difficulties. Graduates may also find employment in the area of health promotion or health education.