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Psychological Psychotherapy - Continuing Education Degree at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

Osnabrück University offers a three-year training course to become a psychological psychotherapist with a focus on behavioral therapy for adults. Prerequisites include several years of further training in a scientifically recognized form of therapy. The training is fee-based.

Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The continuing education degree is characterized by a particularly close interlocking of theory and practice. The practical experience gained in the profession and in the course itself is continuously reflected upon scientifically. Practical therapeutic work forms the most extensive part of the psychotherapy continuing education program.

Career pathways

In addition to independent work in a psychological practice, independent psychotherapy or the supervision of other professional groups in counseling and therapeutic work areas are also possible. Institutionally, these professional fields can be affiliated with clinical-psychological institutions, medical clinics, inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation facilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: limited admission with waiting list. The prerequisite is a degree in psychology (or comparable degree) with an examination in clinical psychology. Degrees obtained at foreign universities must be checked to see whether they meet the requirements. International applicants must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of German.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 3 years

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