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MSc Psychologie - Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie (Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master for students who want to help people with mental illnesses; it is the route to the profession of psychotherapist.

Faculty: Fachbereich 02 - Sozialwissenschaften, Medien und Sport  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Year 1 deepens research methodology, statistics, diagnostics and expert assessment, with a scientific deepening chosen from six areas such as personality psychology and social psychology.

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Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (in all subject semesters). Bachelor's degree in Psychology from a German university or an equivalent degree, and a passed subject-specific aptitude test. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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