Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Individual Modules in Health Psychology

All Diploma modules are also available to be followed individually as Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Upon completion of an individual module, participants will receive a certificate. Individual modules may also be used to further specialise in a particular population or area of interest.

Individual modules · Face to face weekend teaching · Domain Academy, Mosta

Domain AcademyIn partnership withWillingness

MQF 7

every module is at MQF Level 7

5 or 10

ECTS credits per module

€925

per 5 ECTS module, €1,750 for 10 ECTS

100%

face to face, in weekend blocks

Who Are the Modules For?

This is suitable for individuals who would like to deepen their knowledge of particular topics or populations, as well as for CPD purposes for Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Educators, LSEs, Allied Healthcare Professionals, and professionals working in the social and medical fields.

Develop your understanding of a specific area of health psychology without enrolling in the full Diploma or Master’s. Through Willingness Team’s partnership with Domain Academy, individual modules offer focused learning across physical, mental and sexual health, different age groups and approaches to care.

There are no entry requirements for individual CPD modules. Contact the coordinator if you would like help choosing a suitable module.

At a Glance

  • All Diploma modules are available individually as CPD.
  • No entry requirements.
  • A certificate is provided upon completion of an individual module.
  • Individual modules may be used to further specialise in a particular population or area of interest.

Not sure which module fits? The coordinator can help you choose one that suits your background.

Duration and Mode of Study

100% Face to Face

Teaching takes place face to face at Domain Academy, Mosta, in weekend blocks.

Weekend Block Sessions

The standard format is two weekends for a 5 ECTS module and three weekends for a 10 ECTS module. Some modules have teaching days spread across different weekends; check the dates on the relevant module.

Saturday and Sunday

Saturday sessions normally run from 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday sessions from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

MQF Level 7, with a Certificate

All individual modules are MQF Level 7. A certificate is provided upon completion of an individual module.

Module attendance does not confer a professional warrant or expand an existing scope of practice.

Prefer a Full Programme? Choose the Diploma

Diploma in Health Psychology

  • MQF Level 7
  • 60 ECTS
  • Two years
  • Part time
  • Face to face weekend teaching

Develop knowledge and practical skills in psychology, health and wellbeing across different populations and settings. The Diploma may be particularly relevant if you are an educator, allied healthcare professional, or work in the social or medical field. It can complement and enhance the work you already do.

The Diploma brings together the ten taught modules listed below. Year 1 builds foundational knowledge through Long-Term Conditions & Illnesses, Interventions and Health Behaviours, Systemic Approach to Health, Psychology of Ageing, Professional and Ethical Practice, Mental and Sexual Health, and Working with Children and Adolescents in Health Settings. Year 2 covers Research Methods, Theories of Addiction and Psychotherapeutic Approaches.

Teaching takes place at Domain Academy, Mosta, normally one weekend per month. Saturday sessions run from 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday sessions from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold an MQF Level 6 Degree.

Fees

  • Tuition fee €9,000
  • Application fee €150
  • Initial deposit €1,500

The remaining tuition fees may be paid in instalments.

The Diploma supports professional development and does not confer a psychologist’s warrant.

Choose Your Module

All ten Diploma modules are available individually. Each module shows its teaching dates, booking deadline, lecturers and fee. Booking closes two weeks before the first teaching date of each module.

Booking closed for this intake

Psychotherapeutic Approaches

Explore cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, Gestalt psychotherapy and introductory psychopharmacology in the context of health and illness.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 10 ECTS
  • €1,750
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates 10 October 2026, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    11 October 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    19 December 2026, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    20 December 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    9 January 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    10 January 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Booking deadline 26 September 2026.
  • Lecturers Dr Ronald Zammit, Dr Nicole Borg, Lisa Laspina and Danica Cassar.

Booking open until 31 October 2026

Psychology of Ageing

Explore mental health in later life, including grief, chronic pain, dementia and elder abuse, through a biopsychosocial approach to care.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates 14 November 2026, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    15 November 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    19 December 2026, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    20 December 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Booking deadline 31 October 2026.
  • Lecturers Dr Yaser Teebi.

Booking open until 30 January 2027

Theories of Addiction

Explore substance and behavioural addictions, their biological, psychological and social influences, and approaches to prevention, treatment and recovery.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates 13 February 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    13 March 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    10 April 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    11 April 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Booking deadline 30 January 2027.
  • Lecturers Dr Kristian Sant, Matthew Bartolo and Leon David Madden.

Booking open until 30 January 2027

Long-Term Conditions & Illnesses

Understand how chronic illness affects individuals and families, including the roles of stress, illness beliefs and multidisciplinary healthcare.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates 13 February 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    14 February 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    13 March 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    14 March 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Booking deadline 30 January 2027.
  • Lecturers Danica Cassar, Dr Priscilla Muscat, Roberto Agius and Thea Schembri.

Booking open until 27 March 2027

Interventions & Health Behaviours

Explore approaches to changing health behaviours, including physical activity, nutrition and smoking, using behaviour change and health promotion models.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates 10 April 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    11 April 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    8 May 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    9 May 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Booking deadline 27 March 2027.
  • Lecturers Danica Cassar, Sina Bugeja and Paul Calleja.

Booking open until 29 May 2027

Systemic Approach to Health

Explore how health and illness interact with families and relationships. Learn systemic models and tools, including genograms, solution focused questioning and narrative techniques.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates 12 June 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    13 June 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    10 July 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    11 September 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
  • Booking deadline 29 May 2027.
  • Lecturers Kyle Xiberras, Lisa Laspina, Claire Vella and Deborah Giordimaina.

Booking open until 27 June 2027

Working with Children & Adolescents in Health Settings

Explore developmental needs, communication with children and adolescents, caregiver involvement and psychological support across healthcare, family and school settings.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates 11 July 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    12 September 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
    9 October 2027, 9:00am to 6:00pm
    10 October 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Booking deadline 27 June 2027.
  • Lecturers Dr Marilyn Muscat and Deborah Giordimaina.

Booking open until 30 October 2027

Mental & Sexual Health

Explore the relationship between mental health and sexual wellbeing, including sexual difficulties, positive sexuality, psychosexual education, chronic illness and medication.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta

Dates to be announced

Research Methods

Explore research methods relevant to health psychology and the interpretation of evidence for professional practice.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 5 ECTS
  • €925
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates Dates and booking deadline to be announced.
  • Lecturers To be announced.

Dates to be announced

Professional and Ethical Practice

Explore ethical principles, professional responsibilities and boundaries relevant to work in health psychology.

  • MQF Level 7
  • 10 ECTS
  • €1,750
  • Domain Academy, Mosta
  • Teaching dates Dates and booking deadline to be announced.
  • Lecturers To be announced.

Some modules share teaching dates. Where they do, sessions may run at different times of day; the coordinator can confirm the timetable for your choice.

Fees and Certificates

All modules are MQF Level 7. Participants receive a certificate on completion. Contact the coordinator about completion requirements for your chosen module.

5 ECTS module

€925

per module

10 ECTS module

€1,750

per module

What Our Master’s Students Say

Feedback from students enrolled in the Master’s in Health Psychology. These comments relate to the Master’s programme.

“The practical examples, role-plays, and discussions transformed complex theories into skills I can use immediately in practice.”

Master’s in Health Psychology student

“Learning directly from experienced practitioners brought the subject to life and made every lecture relevant to real-world professional work.”

Master’s in Health Psychology student

“The role-plays and class discussions created an engaging learning environment and were among the most effective learning experiences I have had.”

Master’s in Health Psychology student

Three Ways to Study Health Psychology

Start with a single module, take the two-year Diploma, or commit to the full Master’s.

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Individual Modules

Focus on one topic at a time. 5 or 10 ECTS per module, from €925, with a certificate on completion.

Diploma in Health Psychology

MQF Level 7, 60 ECTS over two years, part time. All ten modules as one programme.

Master’s in Health Psychology

MQF Level 7, 120 ECTS over three years, part time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to enrol in the full Diploma or Master’s?

No. All Diploma modules are available individually as CPD.

Do I need a particular qualification?

No. There are no entry requirements for individual CPD modules. The coordinator can help you select a module appropriate to your background.

Are the modules online?

No. Individual modules are taught 100% face to face, in weekend blocks at Domain Academy, Mosta.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is provided upon completion of an individual module. Ask the coordinator about attendance and assessment requirements.

Can the module count towards the Diploma or Master’s later?

Ask Domain Academy to confirm credit recognition, entry requirements and progression arrangements for your circumstances.

Will a module qualify me to practise as a psychologist?

No. Individual modules are for learning and professional development. They do not confer a psychologist’s warrant.

Request a Copy of the Health Psychology Prospectus

Tell us which module or programme interests you and we will email you the Health Psychology prospectus. You can also ask a question in the message box.

Programme Coordinator

Manuel Vella Rago

[email protected]

Questions about a module, the Diploma or your eligibility? Write to the coordinator directly, or use the form.

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