Psychology with an emphasis in health psychology, Master of Science

Admission requirements

• The course 'Psychology with a focus on Health Psychology' at the European Distance University Hamburg is admission-free and without a numerus clausus.
• There may be a registration or selection procedure.
• Study commencement is possible in all quarters.
• To be admitted, a first university degree is required, for example a bachelor's degree, baccalaureate, diploma or diploma (FH).

Details

The Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Health Psychology at the European Distance Learning University Hamburg offers a comprehensive education in the fields of psychology and health sciences. Students learn to apply psychological concepts and methods to the area of health promotion and prevention.

The course is aimed at professionals who wish to expand their expertise in order to work in areas such as healthcare, counselling, coaching or research. The combination of psychological and health science knowledge enables graduates to analyse and address complex health psychological issues.

The accreditation of the degree programme by FIBAA ensures a high quality standard and international recognition. The curriculum includes topics such as health promotion, disease prevention, psychotherapeutic interventions and health psychological diagnostics.

The learning objectives of the course include understanding psychological theories in the context of health psychology, the ability to apply psychological research methods, recognising and assessing health psychological problems as well as developing and implementing preventive measures.