Psychologische Psychotherapie at University of Würzburg

Programme overview

State-recognised continuing-education programme (Weiterbildungsstudiengang, old-law training) with a Staatsexamen, specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy. Passing it is the prerequisite for applying for the Approbation as a psychological psychotherapist and for registration with the statutory health insurance system. The programme is being phased out.

Department: Institute of Psychology | Duration: 6 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time | Intake: Winter semester only | Study mode: full-time; continuing-education programme (weiterbildender Studiengang) | Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Four components including at least 600 hours of theory seminars with a fixed lecturer per cohort, practical therapy work in the institute outpatient clinic (supervised after about every fourth treatment hour), and clinical practice. Focus is on behaviour therapy for psychological and psychosomatic disorders.

Career pathways

Psychological psychotherapist (after Approbation).

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus clausus, but an aptitude test or procedure must be passed before enrolment. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (for example Diplom, Staatsexamen) is required.

EUR 19,000 for the whole programme. Stated as approx. total programme cost (about EUR 19,000); can be reduced if supervision is received at partner clinics. Participants also pay the semester contribution (not included). Source

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 6 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/studium/studienangelegenheiten/bewerbung-und-einschreibung/

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