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Module title: Health and Clinical Psychology (Singapore-MDIS)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY10701
Module leader: Alex McIntyre
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module provides an introduction to two applied areas of psychology, namely health psychology and clinical psychology. You will learn about the role of behaviour, cognitions and emotions in health, illness and healthcare. You will learn about theoretical models used in health and clinical psychology and how those models are used to inform interventions to promote positive health outcomes.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply knowledge of the role of behaviour, cognitions and emotion, in health, illness and healthcare

LO2: Examine the relationship between theory and research and how theory and research are applied to real world health problems

LO3: Evaluate theories and models in clinical and health psychology

LO4: Evaluate and discuss the health and clinical psychology and behavioural medicine evidence base
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