Digital Health and Cyberpsychology MSc
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* international | UK: £10,500
Open Days at University of Westminster
Undergraduate Open Day 23 November 2024/ Postgraduate Online Open Day 26 February 2025
Introduction
There is an urgent need to improve healthcare services and reduce social disparities in health nationally and globally. As digital technologies continue to transform the healthcare sector, our Digital Health and Cyberpsychology MSc will prepare students for careers in this rapidly evolving field.
Taught entirely online, this course offers a unique opportunity to explore digital health alongside cyberpsychology, combining cutting-edge knowledge and practical experience. Topics include the equitable and fair applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine, digital technologies used to prevent illness and improve health in underserved and disadvantaged communities, and research methods for the evaluation of eHealth and mHealth solutions for people from minoritised or marginalised social groups.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of the ethical and social implications of digital health, in line with national standards and frameworks, and explore the psychological aspects of technology used to improve patient outcomes and support healthy behaviours. You'll discover how to integrate psychological and behavioural sciences into technology design and cultivate expertise as independent researchers and evaluators of digital health interventions.
This course will equip you with the skills needed to design and implement evidence-based medical interventions and services using cutting-edge digital health technologies, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, to enhance the health outcomes of people from underserved communities.
Whether you're from an arts or science background, this course will provide you with a strong foundation in digital health and cyberpsychology. Equipped with the knowledge and skills acquired from this course, you’ll graduate ready to undertake leadership roles in digital health and work towards better patient outcomes.
Top reasons to study with us
- Flexible study – this course is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your various commitments
- Make a positive impact – our focus on the experience of underserved and disadvantaged communities will allow you to improve the health outcomes of marginalised communities
- Explore cutting-edge technologies – this course focuses on all aspects of digital health – from social media and wearable devices to AI, virtual reality and robotics
- Gain invaluable experience – you’ll benefit from practical experience by completing a remote work placement in a real-world digital health setting
Why study this course?
- Flexible study - This course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to fit your studies alongside other commitments.
- Unique perspective - We combine the study of digital health and cyberpsychology to give you a unique perspective.
- Tackle health inequalities - You'll explore global digital health issues, preparing you to become an equity-focused leader and tackle worldwide inequalities.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE).
Curriculum
Course structure
This course is delivered entirely online, through digital classroom software such as Microsoft Teams, allowing you to fit your studies around your commitments and learn from anywhere in the world. Learning activities are designed to include both virtual synchronous and asynchronous teaching.
You should expect an average of two hours of live teaching sessions per week for each module, delivered online using video conferencing tools. Each module will also involve around one hour per week of asynchronous teaching, consisting of pre-recorded lectures, readings, online discussion forums and other activities that you can complete more flexibly to fit around your own schedule.
There are no geographical restrictions, however the weekly live lectures and seminars, will be delivered around noon (UK time zone).
The following modules are indicative of what you’ll study on this course:
Core modules
- Cyberpsychology and Online Behaviour
- Digital Research Methods
- Evaluation in Digital Health
- Research-Based Project in Digital Health
- Specialist Topics in Applied Digital Health
- Technology and Innovation as Applied in Digital Health
- Work Experience in Digital Health Settings
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to undertake leadership roles in digital health, working towards better patient outcomes and promoting healthy behaviours in the digital age. Graduates will be able to apply their digital health knowledge and skills to various roles, including leading digital health initiatives within healthcare organisations, working for technology companies, or pursuing entrepreneurship. In addition, graduates can specialise in areas such as telemedicine, mHealth, or digital health policy. Graduates will be highly sought after by employers, including healthcare organisations, government agencies, consulting firms, and technology companies.
Job roles
This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including:
- Health IT specialist/consultant
- Health data analyst
- Digital health program manager
- Telemedicine and e-health expert
- Healthcare cyber security specialist
- Health informatics researcher
- Healthcare innovation manager
- Project manager
- Cyberpsychologist