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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Please note that January 2010 will be the final diet of Stage 1 examinations as the Stage 1 Qualification is being withdrawn after this date. Registrations for this diet of examinations closed on 1 October 2009. Anyone wishing to acquire the Stage 1 qualification who is not registered for this final diet of examinations must undertake an accredited MSc course. What is the status of the Stage 2 Qualification?
In November 2009 the Board of Assessors in Health Psychology launched a revised Candidate Handbook for the Stage 2 Qualification. The new Candidate Handbook is available to download now and it is expected that hard copies will be available to purchase in early 2010. New enrolments are being accepted as well as transfer applications from enrolled candidates. Further details are available from the Downloads page.
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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