Clinical and Health Psychology (Research)
| Degree: | Master of Science in Psychology (Research) |
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| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | September and February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Specialisation of: | Psychology (Research) |
The Clinical and Health Psychology specialisation examines new theoretical models and research methods in an informed and critical way in order to prepare students for progression to a PhD programme. Students achieve this by studying the main theories, methods, and findings of contemporary research in clinical and health psychology. Elective modules can also be taken from other specialisations. Additionally, students in the research master’s receive extensive training in advanced academic and research skills. During their research internship and master’s thesis, they focus on a specific topic of their interest in which they acquire hands-on experience by participating in one of the ongoing research projects on the field of clinical or health psychology, under close supervision of the research faculty in research tutorials.
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The research master’s specialisation in Clinical and Health Psychology provides students with an in-depth knowledge of theories and research domains in this area. This includes the acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant to the assessment and treatment of psychopathology, as well as to health promotion and disease prevention and management of chronic diseases. Students acquire advanced research skills by participating in a clinical psychology or health psychology research projects and participating in labmeetings. Students who wish to pursue a career as scientist-practitioner/clinician may combine the research master with courses from the regular one-year clinical master’s programme to qualify for post-master psychotherapy training programmes (PDO in Dutch).
