Module Code: |
H8HPSY |
Long Title
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Health Psychology
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Title
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Health Psychology
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
EQF Level: |
6 |
EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
Caoimhe Hannigan |
Module Author: |
Amanda Kracen |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Lecturer with PhD in Psychology or related cognate discipline
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological factors that influence health, physical illness, and well-being at the individual, community, and societal level. |
LO2 |
Evaluate key theories and models in the field of health psychology, especially related to behaviour change (e.g., health belief model, social cognitive theory). |
LO3 |
Identify, describe, and analyse factors that affect health, particularly related to stress, pain, and disease. |
LO4 |
Apply current research findings to evaluate macro-social-cultural influences that affect health disparities among groups and communities. |
LO5 |
Critically evaluate health psychology issues in contemporary society (e.g., racism in healthcare, vaccination hesitancy, cancer screening, palliative care practices). |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
There are no additional entry requirements for this module. The programme entry requirements apply.
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
The module will take place across one semester (12 weeks), with a 1 hour lecture plus 1 hour tutorial each week. Students will be expected to engage in independent learning.
The module will commence with an introduction to the field; students will then learn about an individual’s contributions to health, macro-social-cultural influences on health, and theories of behaviour change. Building on this, students will examine stress and its relationship with illness, pain, disease management, and health disparities. They will apply their learning to contemporary issues in health psychology, that may include topics such as racism in healthcare, vaccination hesitancy, cancer screening, or palliative care practices. Students will help select the contemporary issues that are examined in the module.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 35.00% |
End of Module Assessment | 65.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment |
% of total: |
35 |
Assessment Date: |
Week 11 |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Students will complete a health-behaviour self-modification intervention, which requires designing an intervention, collecting data, and working independently. |
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End of Module Assessment |
Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
65 |
Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Students will take an exam covering any concept from class. The exam will be mostly MCQ, but may also include short answer and short essay questions. |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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Reassessment Description If a student fails the module overall, they must repeat all failed or missed assessments to adequately demonstrate their learning.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Classroom and demonstrations |
12 |
Per Semester |
1.00 |
Tutorial |
Mentoring and small-group tutoring |
12 |
Per Semester |
1.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
101 |
Per Semester |
8.42 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Anisman, H. (2021), Health Psychology, 1st Ed. Sage, London, UK.
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Marks, D., Murray, M., Evans, B. & Estacio, E.V. (2021), Health Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice, 4th Ed. Sage, London, UK.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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