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Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Biologische Psychologie, Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie M.Sc. at University of Regensburg

University of Regensburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme that teaches empirical and theoretical foundations of human experience and behaviour with a focus on mental disorders and interventions, and builds clinical-psychological and psychotherapeutic competences on this basis. The degree qualifies for the state psychotherapy licensing (Approbation) examination.

Faculty: Faculty of Human Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Regensburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The programme combines academic study with first practical experience in clinical psychology and psychotherapy: students research and evaluate the latest scientific findings, make evidence-based psychotherapeutic decisions, develop research projects and gain insight into outpatient and inpatient psychotherapeutic care; an empirical thesis applies in-depth knowledge in biological, social and clinical psychology and psychological diagnostics.

Career pathways

Qualifies for work in research, teaching and practice in biological psychology, clinical psychology and psychotherapy and for admission to the psychotherapy licensing examination; a specialist further training in a psychotherapy method can follow.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Numerus clausus with a selection procedure. A Bachelor's programme in psychology that conforms to the Approbation regulations is required. Admission is restricted (numerus clausus). A selection procedure applies. Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification must prove German proficiency.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

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