Eligible for Warrant by MPPB
Malta Psychology Profession Board
The Master of Psychology in Health Psychology at Domain Academy is a specialised program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and insights required to excel as health psychologists. The course follows a biopsychosocial model, addressing the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in health and well-being. This program prepares learners to work in various settings, including community clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centres. It provides a comprehensive understanding of mental and sexual health, long-term conditions, and health behaviours, offering a holistic approach to health psychology practice. Additionally, students will engage in research, practical placements, and psychoeducation, ensuring a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue a professional career as health psychologists, with eligibility to apply for a psychologist’s warrant in Malta.
- Learn from Experts: Engage with a distinguished team of lecturers who specialise in health psychology, mental and sexual health, long-term conditions, and behavioural sciences.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Benefit from a curriculum rooted in the biopsychosocial model, which combines biological, psychological, and social factors for a holistic understanding of health and well-being.
- Latest Technology: Benefit from lecture rooms equipped with the latest technology, designed to enhance your educational experience and support innovative teaching methods.
- Practical Experience: Gain hands-on skills through placements in diverse settings such as community clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centres, ensuring real-world applicability.
- Convenient Schedule: Designed for working professionals, this programme is delivered over one weekend per month for three years, allowing you to balance education with other commitments.
- Study Locally, Learn Globally: Access an internationally relevant education without the need to travel abroad, making advanced learning more accessible.
- Financial Support: Applicants are eligible to recover 75% of their fees with the Get Qualified Initiative.
- Warrant: Graduates will be prepared to pursue a professional career as health psychologists and will be eligible to apply for a psychologist’s warrant in Malta
The course is designed to be completed over three years on a part-time basis. The program is delivered through a mix of face-to-face learning (75%) and online components (25%), including lectures, workshops, and supervised placements.
Location:
The face-to-face components of the course will be held at Domain Academy, 102/104 Constitution Street, Mosta, Malta.
Facilities:
Classrooms equipped with the latest technology.
Willingness Hub, Qolla Street, Ħaż-Żebbuġ for clinical assessments and supervised practical experience.
Various Local Councils and Schools for community-based psychoeducational activities.
Collaborations with NGOs for practical placements.
More Information
Q1: How is the course structured?
The course is structured over three years, with each year focusing on different core and elective modules alongside practical placements and a final dissertation.
Q2: Do I need to travel abroad for this course?
No, the course is fully based in Malta, with both face-to-face and online components.
Q3: Who will be teaching this course?
The course is taught by a team of experienced professionals, including clinical psychologists, medical doctors, and specialists in health psychology. Each brings years of practical experience and research expertise to the classroom.
Q4: What is the benefit of the practical placements?
The practical placements offer students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, gain hands-on experience under supervision, and develop essential skills for professional practice as health psychologists.
The entry requirements for this course can be found here.
- Email: info@domaingroup.com.mt