Entry Requirements MSc. and PhD in Health Psychology
Master of Health Science with specialization in Health Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Health Psychology
Entry Requirements
Master of Health Science with specialization in Health Psychology
- Bachelor Degree in related field with a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from any Institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate; or
- Other qualification; equivalent to a Bachelor Degree and other qualification or experience recognized by the Senate.
- International applicant should get a minimum score of 580 for TOEFL-CBT 230 TOEFL-IBT 88 or Band 6.5 for IELTS.
Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Health Psychology
- Master Degree in related field from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate; or
- Other qualification; equivalent to the Master Degree and other qualification or experience recognized by the Senate.
- International applicant should get a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL or Band 6.0 for IELTS.
Prospective students may apply for a research Masters or PhD program in the following areas:
- Biopsychosocial-spiritual model of health and quality of life
- Psychological preparation for stressful medical procedures (RCT model)
- Parental stress and psychological well-being among parents of special needs children
- Psychosocial support for torture and trauma exposures
- Psychosocial intervention for people with dementia
- Cross-cultural mental health and alcohol/drug abuse
- Dementia and reminiscence therapy
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Multidimensional approach in aging
- Neuropsychology of epilepsy
- Obesity, body image and self-esteem
- Psychological factors in stroke recovery
- Neuropsychological intervention for dyslexia
- Suicidal behavior among adolescents
- Coping with chronic illness