Context & Perspectives in Health Psychology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| REHB4005 | School of Medicine | 4 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- REHB4005
- School
- School of Medicine
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module seeks to develop a critical appreciation of:
a) historical & current perspectives in health psychology
b) the role of the health psychologist and associated professional issues
c) current perspectives in European and international health psychology and an awareness of related disciplines, eg behavioural medicine
d) the impact of sex and gender, social and cross-cultural factors on health and illness
Target Students
School of Medicine; Academic Unit 4 Lifespan and Population Health Sciences
Classes
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 5 weeks
Contact time - 9 sessionsSelf Managed Learning Groups - 10 hoursPersonal Study 72 hours
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 1 x 3,000 Word Essay
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with a broad, critical-knowledge of the history and development of health psychology including current professional issues and the role of collaborative working in inter/multidisciplinary teams. The module also aims to provide an understanding of the impact of sex and gender, social and cross-cultural factors on health and illness.Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding:
Critically discuss historical and contemporary perspectives in health psychology.
Critically discuss key factors that impact on health and illness, such as gender, social and cultural factors.
Intellectual Skills:
Problem-solving, analysis & synthesis, critical evaluation, and independent learning
Professional practical skills
Written communication, time management.
Transferable Skills:
Communicate effectively in writing, problem solve, retrieve information from databases and the Internet.