PSY20110 Introduction to Health Psychology

Academic Year 2020/2021

This course will introduce students to some of the psychological processes that underly health and illness. It includes an examination of both theoretical and applied issues and covers a variety of topics including an exploration of the meaning of 'health' and 'illness'. Students will explore some of the major health concerns that are challenging our health services across a range of contexts. Some key topics include health beliefs, behaviour change, stress and coping, inequalities in health and living with illness.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Show an appreciation of the biological, psychological and social processes that influence health and illness;
- Discuss the bio-psycho-social factors that influence a variety of lifestyle-related health issues;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various theoretical approaches used to explain health related behaviours and behaviour change in a range of contexts.

Indicative Module Content:

These are some of the key topics covered in this module:
Health Behaviour,
Health Beliefs,
The Biomedical and Bio-psychosocial Models
Stress and Coping
Living with Illness
Inequalities in Health and Healthcare

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20

Seminar (or Webinar)

2

Autonomous Student Learning

90

Total

112

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The key teaching and learning approaches used in this module are lectures and small-group work. Students are also encouraged to engage in personal development exercises and engage in reflective learning as they consider the challenges associated with health behaviour change. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
NMHS20410 - Intro to Psychology for H'care, PHPS20010 - Epi, Biostats & Public Health


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Online exam (MCQ, FIB) Week 12 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

60

Assignment: Assignment Week 8 n/a Graded No

40


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive feedback on the assignment within 20 working days of the submission date. For the end of semester exam grades will be released after the exam board for the semester. Students can contact the module coordinator for feedback on their individual exam.