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MSc Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The consecutive Master's programme in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy was designed on the basis of the new licensing regulations for psychotherapists (PsychThApprO) and contains all contents relevant to licensing. It is therefore a standard admission requirement for the licensing examination for psychological psychotherapists. The overarching qualification goal of the Master's programme is to prepare students for clinical psychological and psychotherapeutic work.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The Master's degree programme in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is a consecutive degree programme that builds on the foundations of psychology taught in a corresponding relevant polyvalent Bachelor's degree programme, deepens these foundations and ensures sound scientific and practice-oriented training as a psychotherapist*. The Master's programme in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy is divided into the areas of university teaching and professional qualification activities.

Career pathways

The primary field of activity for graduates of this degree programme is psychotherapy in the outpatient and inpatient care of mental disorders.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: restricted admission (application to the faculty). Vorstudium B.Sc. degree or comparable degree (according to PsychThApprO). At least 150 ECTS at the time of application. Professional relevance: Achievements in the subject of psychology amounting to at least 101 credits, including. at least 82 credits in specific areas. at least 19 credits through practical work placements. Application deadline: April 1 to May 15 of a year. Important notes A proof of measles protection. must be provided for enrollment . The form is to be completed by the primary care physician. For queries, please contact the programme coordination. [email protected].

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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