Medical Health Psychology
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 3 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn and spring |
| Pre-requirements | Emnet er ein del av profesjonsstudiet. For å komme inn på profesjonsstudiet krevjast årsstudiet i psykologi (60 studiepoeng). |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Due to the limited number of spaces available and special entry requirements, admission to the course is limited.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn more about:
- How psychological processes influence health-related behaviour, traditional psychosomatic conditions, psychosomatic problems and subjective health problems
- Effects of traumatic stress
- Epidemiology and the treatment of subjective health problems
Connections between psychosomatic illness, psychosomatic problems, somatisation and hypochondria
Course offered (semester)
Autumn and spring
Language of Instruction
English
Department
Department of Biological and Medical Psychology (IBMP)
Aim and Content
Teaching in medical health psychology is intended to provide students with an understanding of selected aspects of biological, psychological and social factors in sickness and health, and an understanding of the relationships between psychosomatic illnesses, psychosomatic problems, somatisation and hypochondria.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn more about:
- How psychological processes influence health-related behaviour, traditional psychosomatic conditions, psychosomatic problems and subjective health problems
- Effects of traumatic stress
- Epidemiology and the treatment of subjective health problems
Connections between psychosomatic illness, psychosomatic problems, somatisation and hypochondria
Pre-requirements
Due to the limited number of spaces available and special entry requirements, admission to the course is limited.
Assessment methods
Compulsory attendance and approved group work. A Pass/Fail grade is awarded.