Clinical and Health Psychology (research) (MSc)
The research master’s specialisation Clinical and Health Psychology prepares you for a PhD trajectory.
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Yasmine Alladin
Where do I see myself in five years?
'In five years, I see myself as a scientist-practitioner, combining therapy and research. This master's track has shown me that...
... I don’t have to choose. Science and care can complement each other and, together, create a meaningful impact in clinical practice.'
Melissa Vazquez Ruiz
What was the biggest eye-opener for me during this master's specialisation?
'The realisation that, even as a student, you can contribute something meaningful to...
... the field really surprised me. Your ideas matter, and you’re not just learning, you’re already part of the scientific community.'
What does this master's programme entail?
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, symptom perception 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, neuroimaging, and longitudinal survey or intervention studies.
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- A Research Master's degree will give you a great perspective on a future in research within the public or private sector.
- A Research Master's degree is the perfect way to preare for a PhD programme.
- Because only the most talented and motivated students will be admitted to the Research Master's track, you will be guaranteed to be challenged during your studies.
- Students who wish to pursue a career as scientist-practitioner / clinician may combine the research master with specific parts of the professional one-year master’s programmes in Clinical Psychology or in Health Psychology to qualify for post-master psychotherapy training programmes (PDO in Dutch).
Clinical and Health Psychology: the right programme for you?
Students will be provided with a theoretical background for clinical and health psychology research, assessment and interventions. This includes the acquisition of knowledge relevant to the assessment and treatment of psychopathology, as well as to health promotion and disease prevention and the self-management of chronic diseases. This track is the ideal start for a PhD programme in Clinical and Health Psychology.