Professional Skills in Health Psychology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| REHB4015 | School of Medicine | 4 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- REHB4015
- School
- School of Medicine
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
The module covers:
a) Key professional skills within health psychology such as communicating with different health professionals and populations and presenting key research findings
b) Career development and planning (including Stage 2 training)
c) Professional development and reflection
d) CV development and interview skills
Target Students
School of Medicine; Academic Unit 4 Lifespan & Population Health
Classes
- One 4-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Poster presentation
- 50% Coursework 2: Reflective report on personal and professional development 1 x 3000 words
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the key professional skills in health psychology, as well as a platform to develop these skills. The module also aims to provide a platform for both group and individual career development and planning.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate key professional skills in health psychology
2. Critically reflect on their own personal and professional development
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.