Birkbeck, University of London

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (MRES/PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE)

Birkbeck's MRes/Professional Doctorate in Occupational Health Psychology is the only one of its kind offered in the UK. 

This research degree, run by Birkbeck's Centre for Sustainable Working Life, combines advanced education in applied research and professional development with the opportunity to conduct real-world research under the guidance of world-leading academics. Assessment is 100% coursework in Year 1 and research in Years 2 and 3, culminating in a doctoral thesis. 

The programme will appeal to those in the UK and abroad who are looking to develop, advance or change careers in occupational health psychology and management or in an associated area.

Indicative areas of research conducted under the auspices of the Centre for Sustainable Working Life include: 

Assessment and coaching 
Chronic illness - including cancer and PTSD - and working life 
Health and safety management 
Healthcare 
High performance occupations such as the performing arts (eg musicians, dancers, actors)
Occupational and social psychology 
Occupational epidemiology 
Organisational communication and relationships 
Organisational risk management 
Psychosocial approaches to occupational health 
Stress in the workplace and work-life balance 
Sustainable health and wellbeing in the workplace
Please note, the Professional Doctorate in Occupational Health Psychology specialises in health at work and is open to practitioners working across allied disciplines. Alternatively, you may be interested in our Professional Doctorate in Organizational Psychology and associated British Psychological Society and Health and Care Professions Council accreditations.