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The MSc endorsed in Health Psychology has both research and practical applications.
The MSc endorsed in Health Psychology has both research and practical applications.
You'll acquire skills and knowledge to make you a critical and reflective health psychology expert in your research and/or working life.
You'll acquire skills and knowledge to make you a critical and reflective health psychology expert in your research and/or working life.
You will be able to apply the insights, analysis and communication skills you've in a range of health-related jobs. You can apply health psychology knowledge in public health or community agencies, or work as a policy analyst and advisor in health-related research, government, and NGOs. Those interested in research careers are well qualified for entry into doctoral research in health psychology. Those planning for registration are a step closer to the entry requirements and can specialise and become a registered psychologist.
You will be able to apply the insights, analysis and communication skills you've in a range of health-related jobs. You can apply health psychology knowledge in public health or community agencies, or work as a policy analyst and advisor in health-related research, government, and NGOs. Those interested in research careers are well qualified for entry into doctoral research in health psychology. Those planning for registration are a step closer to the entry requirements and can specialise and become a registered psychologist.
Careers with health psych
Careers with health psych
Our graduates go on to work in health promotion, research, and policy in the government sector (including district localities formerly district health boards), primary health organisations non-government organisations, civil society, and academia.
Take a look at where some of our graduates have gone on the Meet Our Alumni page.
Pathways to employment through MU health psychology
Pathways to employment through MU health psychology
Here are several examples of how you might organise your electives to develop skills related to particular employment pathways.
Health psychology as primary focus
Health psychology as primary focus
For those who want to take all the health psychology courses, plus courses to tailor the program towards their particular interests.
Health psychology with policy options
Health psychology with policy options
An option for those seeking a career in health and social policy.
Health psychology with organisational focus
Health psychology with organisational focus
For those intersted in health in the workplace and seeking a health-focused career in industry or organisations (corporate human resources, government, NGO).
Health psychology with options to support professional practice training
Health psychology with options to support professional practice training
For students considering further study for registration as a psychologist under the general scope.
For more information about the available course options for health psychology students,
Refer to the School of Psychology Post-Graduate Prospectus or reach out to the postgraduate coordinator, Michelle Lee, at Psych.Grad.Co-ordinator@massey.ac.nz
Joanne Stevenson is available to discuss planning for your postgraduate studies and can assist with enrolment queries or administrative matters. You should contact Jo in the first instance for all enquiries: psych.admin.pn@massey.ac.nz
Visit the Postgraduate advice and questions and the Postgraduate Specialisations in Psychology webpages.
Registration as a pyschologist
Registration as a pyschologist
In New Zealand, the New Zealand Psychologists Board administers the registration of psychologists under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003. Health Psychologists currently have to register under the General Scope of Practice.
Registration pathways
Registration pathways
Massey currently offers four supervised practice routes for people who wish to register as psychologists: (1) PGDipI/OPsych, (2) PGDipPsychPrac, (3) DClinPsych, and (4) MClinPsych.
The health psychology programme is standalone and does not directly lead to registration as a psychologist.
Health psychology & your journey to registration
Health psychology & your journey to registration
If your goal is to become a registered psychologist and you wish to incorporate the health psychology programme into your journey towards registration, we advise you to include the following courses as electives:
Professional Practice in Psychology (175.730,15 credits)
Clinical Psychology Assessment (175.782, 15 credits) or Assessment in Educational Psychology (256.754,15 credits)
175.783 Clinical Psychology Interventions (15 credits)
These courses are essential for gaining an understanding of professional practice, psychological assessment, and intervention, all of which are necessary for the Diploma in Psychological Practice.
Enrolling in all three courses mentioned above will fulfil the 120 credit requirement for taught courses, allowing you to take one less health psychology course.
(Please note that selection into these courses is based on GPA at the time of application. Priority for the clinical courses is given to students enrolled in the clinical program.)
Further information about registration
Further information about registration
Visit the Psychology Board website or contact them directly (info@nzph.org.nz).
See Massey's online tool.
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