Clinical and Health Psychology (Research)

Specialisation of: Psychology (research)
Degree: Master of Science in Psychology (Research)
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September and February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60395
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The research master’s Clinical and Health Psychology prepares you for a PhD trajectory. Academic and research skills are trained at an advanced level. You will make an in-depth study of topics within the broad context of ‘self-regulation of health and illness’. Topics that you will investigate include: stress, symptomperception and illness, the dynamics of behavioral change, and coping with (chronic) disease. You will learn a broad variety of methods and techniques, e.g., clinical trials, neuro maging, and longitudinal survey or intervention studies. It is possible to also qualify for the post-master training in health care psychology.

Entry requirements

The MSc in Psychology (Research) is a selective master with a restricted number of places.

Entry requirements

  • BA or BSc in Psychology or a related field, with a third year course (or 400 level) on the topic of the track.
  • Superior grade for bachelor thesis and project.
  • A high average grade for coursework.
  • Letter of motivation by applicant

Students who do not hold a Leiden University bachelor should also have:

  • Two positive reference letters by members of academic staff
  • Proficiency in English (IELTS score 7.5 or TOEFL 107/263/625), evidenced by an appropriate test

An HBO diploma does not give admission to this master’s programme.