• BANGALORE CENTRAL CAMPUS
  • Open From: 08-Dec-2023
  • Open Until: 10-Jul-2024

Master of Science Psychology- Health and Wellbeing- Overview

MSc Psychology (Health& Wellbeing) programme provides the academic and practice skills needed to provide psychosocial interventions in health and wellbeing in a variety of settings from public health to the workplace.  This programme is an outcome of the Partnership 2020 (Public Health, Business and Innovation strategic focus area) project “Training in Innovation to Address…

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Why choose this course?

Theoretical expertise in the field of health and wellbeing

Expertise in ethical Skills

Skills and techniques to provide psychosocial inetrventons

Socio cultural understanding in health care and treatments

Social sensitivity and leadership skills

Expertise in analytical research skills

What you will learn?

Health Psychologist :

Theoretical and research foundations, skills and techniques for understanding health, diseases and the role of a health psychologist

Neurophysiological Underpinnings :

Neurophysiological underpinnings of psychological processes of health

Research Skills :

Qualitative and quantitative research skills

Human Growth :

Human growth and development across the lifespan

Subjective Wellbeing :

Common mental health issues found across populations, issues of stress and its implications for mental health as well as steps for enhancing subjective wellbeing

Evidence-Based Practices :

Application of evidence-based practices in healthcare.

Counselling :

Counselling and communication skills required while working in health care settings

Public Health :

Public Health interventions and health management within organizations

Modules

Career Prospects

Consultant

Consultant Health Psychologists at hospitals, NGOs, corporations

School counsellors

School counsellors

Wellness Coach

Wellness coach/ Resilience coach/talent analyst

Corporate

Corporate Social Responsibility

Policy makers

Policy makers

Private researchers

Research (Ph.D.)/ Private researchers at different organisation

International Category

Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students who fall under any of the following classifications, at the time of application may apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the course.

Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above,NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.

For email queries:  nri.admission@christuniversity.in

Application Process

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023 when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable, and a Copy of Class 10, Class 12 and Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (if result awaited, marks card till the last semester/year) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439

All candidates have to Upload all the qualification-related documents (Class 10, Class 12, and Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (if result awaited, marks card till the last semester/year)), in the given link on your application status login page under the document upload tab within five (5) days after submitting the application form online. Else your application will be rejected.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through the university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://appstat.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid upto the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.

All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.

Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – May – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 September 2024.
 

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after commencement of classes, including fee payment will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

Cancellation Policy

Miscellaneous Information

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

Eligibility

Candidates who have passed Undergraduate degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% and above marks in any discipline including Nursing, Medicine, Allied Health, from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by UGC / AIU, are eligible to apply.

Students appearing for their final degree examinations in March-May 2023 are also eligible to apply (Applicants who are in the last year of their studies should have secured 50% or above aggregate in all the Semesters / Years of Undergraduate Examinations conducted so far).

Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations

Fee Structure - 2024

Year
# Karnataka
Other Indian States
NRI
SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN
Other Foreign Nationals
Time of Payment
1
168,000 INR
188,000 INR
298,000 INR
4,100 USD
4,700 USD
Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2
168,000 INR
188,000 INR
298,000 INR
4,100 USD
4,700 USD
On or before March 15, 2025

# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

For the Online Application form, click the below link:

Syllabus (Academic Year-2023)

Programme Outcome

PO1: Demonstrate domain expertise in the field of health and wellbeing including theoretical foundations of human behavior
PO2: Demonstrate consultative decision making with empathy, clarity and comprehensiveness while respecting diversity among various stakeholders in the field of health care
PO3: Demonstrate ethical and analytical research skills and contribute to knowledge sharing among academia, clinical practitioners, researchers and general public
PO4: Demonstrate professional competencies and practise skills needed to provide psychosocial interventions focusing health and wellness in a variety of settings with an understanding of existing policies and programs
PO5: Demonstrate skills in evaluating research from a critical perspective, exhibit proficiency in evidence-based clinical practices and participate in community-oriented action research in the health sector
PO6: Recognise socio-cultural aspects in health care and treatment, from a micro and macro perspective
PO7: Demonstrate social sensitivity and leadership skills through community engagement programs