Health Psychology

Postgraduate | 2027

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5068
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Course ID
209737
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course examines the relationships of social, biological, behavioural and cognitive variables to health. It covers those aspects of the social environment that influence health and illness outcomes including interactions among family members and between healthcare consumers and healthcare providers. Risk factors for health-compromising behaviours are also discussed including strategies for their modification. Students are also educated about interprofessional practice and collaboration.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of the biological, behavioural, cognitive and social determinants of health, and risk factors for health- compromising behaviours and strategies for their modification, across the lifespan.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of individual, group and community-based approaches to the prevention and management of major identifiable health conditions (acute and chronic).
  • Demonstrate the capacity to critically evaluate research in health psychology and use this knowledge to develop evidence-informed interventions and client resources.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of inter-professional learning and practice.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed BUSI5162 Evidence-based Practice (Health) AND must have completed PSYC5043 Interviewing and Intervention (Health) AND must have completed PSYC5049 Psychological Assessment (Clinical and Health) AND must have completed PSYC5042 Psychopathology and Clinical Practice OR must have completed PSYC5066 Evidence Based Practice OR must have completed PSYC5070 Interviewing and Intervention

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed PSYCHOL7234 Health Psychology at the University of Adelaide OR must not have completed BUSI5164 Health Psychology (Clinical) OR must not have completed PSYC5019 Health Psychology (Health)

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Assignment – 20%
  • Assignment – 40%
  • Oral Defence – 40%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Health)