MSc Clinical Gerontopsychology at Chemnitz University of Technology

Programme overview

Extra-occupational online master in clinical gerontopsychology covering the theoretical and empirical foundations of psychological counselling and care for older people. Graduates acquire practical clinical-psychological skills for working with older adults.

Faculty: Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (TUCed) | Duration: 6 semesters, 120 ECTS | Study mode: part-time (extra-occupational); German-taught | Intake: Winter semester; next start 6 November 2026 | Location: Chemnitz, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

14 study modules including disorder and intervention theory, general psychology, human factors, age-specific diagnostics, palliative care and public health, followed by the master thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First university or university of applied sciences degree (Bachelor, Master or Diplom) in psychology, gerontology or a closely related field; a transcript of current studies is accepted if no first degree is held yet.

EUR 10,590 for the whole programme (2026/2027). Total tuition 10,590 EUR paid in semester instalments; includes access to study materials. TU Chemnitz semester contribution (72.65 EUR for winter semester 2026/27) is separate. Source

Intake: Winter semester; next start 6 November 2026

Duration: 6 semesters, 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.tuced.de/studiengaenge/master/msc-klinische-gerontopsychologie/

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