Health Psychology
What is the relationship between physical health and psychological influences? This module describes and evaluates bio-psychosocial approaches to health and illness, looking at processes which account for the occurrence of various physical health outcomes – as well as the maintenance of health.
Key Topics
> What is health psychology?
> Psychobiological systems in health and illness
> Psychological aspects of cancer
> The psychosocial, neuropsychological & quality of life (QOL) factors involved in chronic illness
Assessment
There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.