Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology (Research Master) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | September | €2694 per year | €17480 per year |
Course overview
Are you interested in scientific research on psychopathology? Looking for in-depth insights into the developmental origins of mental health and clinical presentation of disorders? Ready to unravel the effects of psychological treatment and prevention?
Then the Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology Research Master's may be the programme for you!
The programme gives you the opportunity to work on theoretical and practical problems, through varied learning activities and settings. In a small-scale teaching environment, you'll learn about the etiology, development and course of psychopathology, as well as cutting-edge psychologically informed methods for its prevention and treatment.
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Entry requirements
The Research Master’s programme in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology is open to both Dutch and international students. The Faculty’s Admission Board will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application.
Please note that this Master programme has a strong focus on scientific research and is especially suited for students who wish to pursue an academic career. If you are looking for a Master’s programme that has a strong focus on clinical research or clinical training, you might want to look into doing a clinical master.
Students must meet the following admission requirements:
1. Academic requirements
Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree (wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).
2. Programme specific requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or Education, or a closely related subject (approved by the admission committee)
- GPA of 7.5 (Dutch grading system) or international equivalent thereof (e.g. B or a GPA of 3.6) or higher, with an 8 (A-) or higher for your final thesis
- 12 ECTS in introductory level course in clinical diagnosis and assessment of mental health problems and risks
- 12 ECTS in research methods/statistics
3. English-language proficiency requirements
You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page.
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