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At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, we offer a wide range of different Psychology subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Choose a subject to focus on and see what your study options are.

Health Psychology

  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate

This major focuses on the ways that the mind and body are intricately linked. Health Psychology aims to understand how we think and behave and how these factors interact with the physical systems of our body.

You’ll gain an insight into human behaviour and the underlying attitudes that put health at risk. And you’ll learn how people can change these behaviours to prevent illness and promote better health.

You’ll study theories of health behaviour, including health-enhancing activities such as exercise, risky behaviour like smoking, and rehabilitation. More importantly, you’ll learn how to develop strategies to influence others to change.

Undergraduate degrees

You have several options for studying Health Psychology at undergraduate level. You can choose it as an optional major in the Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Health, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts, depending on your desired focus of study.

Graduate qualifications

Example courses

  • Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

  • Exploring and Applying Methods in Health Psychology

  • Introduction to Health Psychology

Postgraduate study

Find out about studying this subject at postgraduate level and what your qualification options are.

Postgraduate Psychology

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