Teesside University

BSc (Hons) Psychology modules

Promoting Health, Preventing Illness

Other modules on this course

Year 1 core modules

Year 2 core modules

and two optional modules

Final-year core modules

and two optional modules (one must be a psychology module)

Modules across the school also available

Modules offered may vary.

This module explores psychology’s role in progressing, treating and managing illness. You will consider the dominant discussions of health and illness and explore the methods used to measure and assess health and illness. This module explores health promotion interventions, particularly the associated psychological issues that need to be considered when you are addressing the health and illness needs of individuals across the lifespan.