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Roehampton University Stress and Health Roehampton Lane London, England SW15 4HT GB   Phone: +44-20-8392-3192 Fax: +44-20-8392-3031   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MSc Stress & Health Doctoral subject to doctoral application Certificate Postgraduate Diploma in Stress and Health On Campus   Interest in stress is increasing in terms of scientific research as well as the rapidly growing commercial stress management sector. This programme provides an academically respectable and science-based qualification in the study of stress, dealing specifically with the mechanisms by which psychological stress can induce illnesses and examining issues of measurement, prevalence and management. Students look at how psychological states can affect physical wellbeing, in particular the role of stress in the development of various diseases, such as coronary heart disease (the biggest killer in the west) and metabolic disorders including diabetes and mental illnesses. It is important to emphasise that this programme is not intended to be a general counselling course as it focuses specifically on the psychobiology of stress. Full-time students are taught on Thursdays and Fridays. Key areas of study Health and stress assessment. Stress management: methods and issues. The effect of psychological states on organic function. The role of stress in changing patterns of disease. Types of stress and responses to stress. Special features This programme deals with the specifics of how stress affects particular illnesses and includes a practical module on the problem of assessing stress levels. It also looks at various approaches to reducing stress, particularly in the workplace     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 180  Time To Degree: 1 year full-time    Previous Degrees Bachelor degree with minimum GPA of 2.8  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 9360  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 8000  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1000  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: