The Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology is designed to promote competency in health psychology research for graduate students enrolled in York University's Psychology or Kinesiology & Health Science doctoral programs. Health psychology research at York spans a broad range of topics across the human lifespan, including cancer care, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS, pain, and stress and coping. Diploma students conduct their PhD dissertation and other research in health psychology, complete coursework in the area, and attend a weekly colloquium covering health psychology methods, topics and research. The diploma is pursued concurrently with a student's primary doctoral program and documents this specialized research focus on the transcript rather than functioning as a standalone credential. Applicants pursuing the diploma should contact the relevant graduate program office for guidance on combining it with their doctoral studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Open to graduate students enrolled in the Psychology or Kinesiology & Health Science doctoral programs at York University; applicants pursuing the diploma concurrently should contact the relevant graduate program office.