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Health PsychologyWhat is Health Psychology?Health Psychology is the practice and application of psychological research into behaviour relevant to health, illness and healthcare. What qualifications in Health Psychology does the Society offer?There are currently two qualifications in Health Psychology:
Completion of both stages confers eligibility to apply to the Health Professions Council (HPC) for registration as a health psychologist. How can I find out more about these qualifications?To find out more about the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Qualifications, you may find it helpful to visit the Downloads webpage, where you can download many useful documents such as the current Candidate Handbook.
When do I need to register for Stage 1?
Please note that January 2010 will be the final diet of Stage 1 examinations as the Stage 1 Qualification is being withdrawn after this date. All candidates for the written examinations must register no later than 1 October 2009. Further dates can be found in the Candidate Handbook for the Stage 1 Qualification, section 10. After January 2010, candidates wishing to complete Stage 1 will need to undertake an accredited MSc course. What is the status of the Stage 2 Qualification?
The work and time involved in drawing up a plan of training in conjunction with the supervisor is substantial and the candidate could incur significant costs during this process. For someone who might embark on this process over the next few months and then request to transfer to the new Stage 2 Qualification in Autumn 2009, the combined process of enrolment and transfer would be very protracted and potentially quite costly. The Board of Assessors has therefore agreed to temporarily close the current Stage 2 Qualification to new enrolments only until launch of the new Stage 2 Qualification later in the year. All candidates who are already enrolled for the Stage 2 Qualification remain unaffected and will be informed of transfer procedures to the new Qualification in due course.
Who is the Society qualification for?Candidates for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Qualifications must have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the Society before enrolling on the qualification, and will usually be working in a health setting. Contact detailsClick here to contact the Qualifications Office. AppealsFor more information on appeals and the appeals procedure, please contact the Society's Appeals Manager on 0116 254 9568.
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