Health Psychology introduces students to the intricate relationships existing between psychological factors and the biological processes of human health and illness. The course begins by describing the emergence of the field of health psychology, models of health behaviour, and a basic understanding of biological processes. The course then goes on to examine in detail various topics that highlight the role of psychosocial factors in the genesis of health and disease (including a broad range of disorders), as well as the role of psychosocial interventions in assisting individuals to improve their health.

(a)  a 2000 word research report due mid-semester (40%),
(b)  a mid-semester test (10%),
(c)  health behaviour report (10%),
(d)  an end-of-year formal 2 hour examination (40%).

Two hours of lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratories spread across the semester.

Two of PSYC2001, 2002, 2004, 2007 or 2008 (It is also strongly recommended that students take PSYC2009  Quantitative methods in psychology in the first semester).

with PSYC3010 (a previously offered course)