Postgraduate Programme in Psychological Psychotherapy at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

The aim of this programme is qualification as a psychological psychotherapist and along with it the capability to work as an independent psychotherapist. Graduates also receive proof of technical qualification for behaviour therapy from the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (Kassenärztliche Vereinigung, KV), giving them the possibility to open their own practice for psychotherapy. This programme for advanced training is conducted in cooperation with the Technische Universität Braunschweig.

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

What you will study

Topics and structure according to the guidelines of the PsychThG and the nationally valid Psych-Th-APrV: 1.200 hrs. Practical work in a recognized psychiatric clinic

Career pathways

Work with out-patients in graduate's own practice; Work in the field of in-patient treatment (e.g. specialized clinics or rehab centres) or in prevention

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Application information

Entry requirements

Conditions of admission: Departmental admission, selection interview. Admission requirements: Passed final examination in psychology, including clinical psychology, or a comparable European degree (M.Sc. or diploma); in the case of a combination of non-university, international or so-called hyphenated degrees, a positive decision by the Lower Saxony State Examination Office is required. Chargeable: monthly fee of 300 EUR (under reserve); not a standard year or programme tuition row.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: Six semesters (three years full-time)

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

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