Psychology, Master of Science

Admission Requirements

For example, with your M.Sc. in Psychology, you can work in Systemic Counseling, Coaching, or even in research.
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Prerequisite for admission to this degree programme is a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in (Applied) Psychology with at least 180 ECTS credits and a final grade of "good" or better, or a successful completion of a study programme of comparable content.

The admission committee decides on the equivalence of a study programme in (Applied) Psychology or a comparable programme that was not completed at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences.

For applicants with a final grade lower than "good," there is the possibility of compensation through proof of professional or voluntary activities in a relevant field of psychology. Depending on the duration of the proven professional experience, deviations from the required final grade can be compensated. The decision on the consideration of the stated professional experience lies with the admissions committee for the allocation of study places.

For applicants with a different native language than German: knowledge of the German language must be proven to be at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or at an equivalent level.

Study Contents and Specializations

As part of the academic education, you will gain in-depth knowledge of scientific and methodological research and practice fields within psychology, assuming prior knowledge from a bachelor's degree in psychology. By choosing individual specializations, you have the opportunity to tailor the course to your interests and inclinations. For example, you can choose between Clinical Psychology, Work and Organisational Psychology, or Counselling Psychology (Conflict Mediation and Mediation or Counselling and Coaching). In addition, an empirical study is anchored in the curriculum as part of a project. An eight-week internship is also mandatory.

The study plan includes the following modules:

• 1st Semester: Multivariate Analysis Methods, Testing and Decision Making, Test Theory and Construction: Specialisation, Reception of Current Research Results, Methods and Current Topics in Cognitive Neuroscience, Methods of Communication
• 2nd Semester: Empirical Research and Evaluation in Theory and Practice, Psychological Reports in Practice, Supplementary Module (Minor Subject), Elective Module
• 3rd Semester: Empirical Study, Elective Module, 8-week full-time internship
• 4th Semester: Seminar for Master's Thesis, Master's Thesis, and Disputation

Throughout the course, you will also delve into exciting specializations, such as Application Fields of Clinical Psychology, Intervention and Rehabilitation in Clinical Psychology, Coaching and Counselling Psychology, Mediation and Conflict Moderation in Counselling Psychology, Human Resources and Organisational Psychology (locations in Cologne and Munich), or Work and Organisational Psychology (location in Frankfurt am Main).

All Study Locations from Heidelberg to Munich

Fresenius University offers the Master's degree in Psychology at a total of 5 locations in Germany. Practically: If you want to get to know a new city during your studies, simply switch to one of the other campuses of the university.

Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main is a compact city, but at the same time, it has an interesting big-city character with an international flair. In addition to the banking and real estate industry, the city also offers a lively media scene and a well-established healthcare sector. You can find the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences of Fresenius University in Frankfurt at Marienburgstraße 6.

Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf is an important economic hub for the advertising, telecommunications, fashion, and consulting sectors. With the colorful mix of industries based in Düsseldorf, the city is perfect for a top career start after your studies. Fresenius University has three locations in Düsseldorf, at Platz der Ideen, Fährstraße, and Karl-Friedrich-Klees-Straße.

Heidelberg: After completing your studies at Fresenius University, you probably won't want to leave the beautiful city of Heidelberg on the Neckar river. In addition to all the cultural opportunities, the oldest university town in Germany is home to numerous research institutions, publicly traded companies, and medium-sized global market leaders in the region - so the job prospects are excellent. You can find Fresenius University Heidelberg at Sickingenstraße 63-65, near the Campbell Barracks conversion area.

Cologne: Cologne, the vibrant city with 1.1 million inhabitants in North Rhine-Westphalia, offers plenty of culture and entertainment. The city is also one of the most important economic locations in Germany. In particular, media companies, insurance companies, food, and chemical companies are located in the city - making Cologne a great place to kickstart your career after your studies. You can find the Campus for Business & Media as well as the Campus for Health & Social Sciences of Fresenius University directly at the MediaPark, the commercial park for media companies in the Neustadt-Nord district of Cologne.

Munich: Munich is one of the cities with the highest quality of life in Germany. The Bavarian capital not only offers an enormous cultural offering and numerous sights but also a beautiful surrounding area with numerous lakes. With many renowned, internationally active companies, Munich is one of the economically strongest cities in Germany. Fresenius University is represented in Munich with two locations: you can find the Campus for Business & Media in Schwabing on Infanteriestraße and the Campus for Health & Social Sciences in Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße.

Campus building of the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences in Marienburgstraße in Frankfurt

Campus building of Fresenius University in Sickingenstraße in Heidelberg

Campus of the Faculty of Business & Media at Platz der Ideen in Düsseldorf

The Campus for Business and Media of Fresenius University in Cologne

The Campus for Business & Media of the University on Infanteriestraße in Munich

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