PhD in Psychology with PGCert in Health Psychology Practice
- Postgraduate Research Director
- Victoria Senior
- Programme length
- Full-time: 33-48 months , Part-time: 45-96 months
- Programme start date
- October, April
The Department’s Postgraduate Certificate in Health Psychology Practice provides students with advanced knowledge and understanding of theory and practice in health psychology. If taken in parallel with the existing PhD programme, it will fulfill the British Psychological Society (BPS) criteria for the award of Chartered status in Health Psychology (Stage 2).
The Department offers supervision of research leading to a PhD degree in most areas of psychology. The programme aims to produce researchers who are trained in the most advanced and innovative research methods and prepared to compete effectively in the job market. The programme provides a solid grounding in research methods, writing articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and communicating research findings to academic and other audiences.
Entry Requirements
Upper second-class honours degree (65 per cent or above) in psychology (or a related discipline) or a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a pass of 65 per cent or above. Students’ PhD status will be confirmed following a satisfactory probationary period. All students are expected to pass taught courses in their first year relating to research methods, teaching and training, and professional skills.
This programme provides students with advanced knowledge and understanding of theory and practice in health psychology. If taken in parallel with the existing PhD programme, it will confer eligibility to apply for registration as a health psychologist with the Health Professions Council.
English language requirements
IELTS minimum overall: 6.5
Fees and Funding
Fees
| Study mode | UK/EU fees | Overseas fees |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £4,535 | Available soon |
| Part-time | Available soon | Available soon |
Funding
Faculty studentship opportunities
Faculty studentships are available for top-quality students, covering tuition fees at the Home/EU rate and maintenance at current research council rates for full or part-time study.
South East Doctoral Training Centre studentship opportunities
The South East DTC offers studentships to top-quality research students wishing to study either sociology, psychology or related multidisciplinary areas within the social sciences at the University of Surrey.
Psychology at Surrey
Psychology at Surrey is one of the largest, most active and forward-looking postgraduate training communities in the country. Postgraduate students are an integral part of research life in the Department through active research group involvement, attendance at research seminars and, where possible, attachment to ongoing research projects.
Research
The Psychology Department is home to over 50 research-active staff and has hosted over 40 research grants (over £4 million) since 2007 funded by ESRC, BBSRC, MRC, EPSRC, the EU and government departments, among others. Our research has been recognised for high-quality research with a large proportion of the output classified as of international standard. Our major groupings are cognitive neuroscience, enhanced thinking and health research and but we also have expertise in developmental and social psychology and many aspects of applied psychology including a focus on environmental, forensic and occupational contexts. The Department also has a strong orientation towards research-based professional training and is involved in policy-related research. We also have a longstanding history of cross-disciplinary investigations associated with the University’s multidisciplinary research centres.
Research environment
We provide a stimulating and supportive research environment with excellent research facilities including: laboratories for experimental, psychophysiological, perceptual and observational research (on-site EEG, TMS, tDCS, Baby Lab, driving simulator and dedicated access to external fMRI scanner), extensive technical equipment, a large library of psychometric and clinical tests, and up-to-date computing facilities. We also have good links to conduct excellent research with local schools, colleges, hospitals, many surrounding businesses and international researchers and we enjoy access to patients through local GPs.
Contact us
For general enquiries
0800 980 3200 or +44 (0)1483 681 681
For admissions enquiries
+44 (0)1483 681 681