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Postgraduate CUR-PSB570-2021

Contemporary Health Psychology

Come to grips with health psychology – a study in how psychological factors can impact health. Study health psychology’s place in clinical settings. Consider the impact of living with a chronic illness on individuals and their support networks. 

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$3,595 $3,845

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. identify the main areas that form health psychology and list different methods of understanding them
  2. compare and contrast different approaches to understanding health behaviours
  3. explain the complex interplay between physical well-being and biological, psychological, and social factors
  4. compare intentional and non-intentional adherence to health behaviours and explain ways to target changing these behaviours
  5. demonstrate academic integrity, effective information search strategies and referencing skills required for tertiary study.
Topics covered
    • Introduction
    • Health inequalities/ Indigenous health
    • Health-risk behaviours
    • Health-protective behaviours
    • Models of health behaviour
    • Adherence
    • Pain
    • Stress and coping
    • Quality of life
    • Living with chronic illness
    • The impact of Non Communicable diseases on communities and health systems
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-PSB570C-Contemporary Health Psychology

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

The work of health professionals relies on a broad range of professional skills and attributes. The aim of this subject of study is to conceptually define health within a biopsychosocial framework and to present students with an introduction to key areas of health psychology, and demonstrate how they relate to other disciplines. This subject of study examines the application of psychology in clinical settings. The subject of study considers the application of psychological theory to health risk and health enhancing behaviours and explores the impact that living with a chronic illness has on individuals, their family and their carers.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Written assignment (50%)
  • Invigilated examination (50%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-HPY-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Health Psychology

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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