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MSc Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at University of Mannheim

University of Mannheim, Germany

Programme overview

The master’s program in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy implements the regulations for master’s programs according to the licensing regulations of psychotherapists (Approbationsordnung für Psychotherapeutinnen und Psychotherapeuten) from 4 March 2020 and is the perfect preparation for a job in psychotherapy.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); 120 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall/winter semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The focus is on acquiring an extensive and broad knowledge of psychotherapy as well as of psychotherapeutic research methods and diagnostics. The psychotherapy curriculum also includes a module in health psychology in which students get an overview on subjects like health prevention and health intervention and a module on cognitive psychology, which deepens existing knowledge and (research) skills in this area.

Career pathways

With a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, graduates are exceptionally well qualified for a job in the following fields: clinical-therapeutic institutes, health care institutions counseling centers or independent counseling psychotherapy research and teaching After passing the licensing exam, graduates have the job title “psychotherapist”.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 120 ECTS credits. A bachelor’s degree in Psychology which fulfills the requirements under occupational law in accordance with section 9 subsection 4 sentence 5 alternative 1 of the law on the occupation of psychotherapists (PsychThG) or a degree which is considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree which fulfills the requirements under occupational law in accordance with section 9 subsection 4 sentence 5 alternative 2. The degree must have been obtained at a university or a higher education institution equivalent to a university and correspond to at least 180 ECTS credits or a regular period of study of at least three years. The proof of compliance with the requirements under professional law must be provided in the form of a degree certificate, the Transcript of Records or an additional certificate of the higher education institution at which the bachelor’s program has been completed. The proof of equivalence must be provided in the form of a certificate of the higher education institution, at which the program has been completed or the Transcript of Records in combination with the module catalog of the completed program. Proof of proficiency in German Selection criteria The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program Result of the admission testThe

Intake: Fall/winter semester (September)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); 120 ECTS credits

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