Overview

The Psychology - Development and Health Psychology programme of the University of Amsterdam will address four of the most important health problems in society today in 4 courses, that start in the first semester:

Sex and sexually transmitted diseases

Obesity

Addiction

Stress

These four domains are approached with theoretical knowledge from social, developmental, clinical and biological psychology combined with practical applications. Practical workshops will be offered at the start of each course, and interactive tutorial groups using problem-based learning, focused at state-of-the-art topics within each domain. You will learn to select, adapt and execute appropriate preventive methods or evidence-based interventions, both at the individual and the population level.

Career

The track provides a sound basis for various positions, such as:

Intervention developer

consultant or researcher for e-health companies and start-ups

Researcher or graduate student at research institutes and health promotion institutes (prevention and intervention) ; e.g. into employee wellbeing, overeating, burnout, sexual health, motivation, addiction.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Obesity

Sex and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Addiction

Stress
Cognitive Sciene

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences View 47 other Masters in Health Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are expected to meet the following basic requirements:

≥5 EC Basic knowledge of Psychology

≥24 EC Methods and Statistics courses in Psychology or Social Sciences of which ≥21 EC on quantitative research

≥9 EC Empirical research project (demonstrating your writing & research skills) on a Psychological or related Social Science.

Three out of the following four:

≥4 EC basic knowledge of Developmental Psychology on bachelor ≥level 1

≥4 EC basic knowledge of Clinical Psychology on bachelor ≥level 1

≥4 EC basic knowledge of Biological Psychology on bachelor ≥level 1

≥4 EC basic knowledge of Social Psychology on bachelor ≥level 1

≥12 EC Advanced knowledge of any field of Psychology on bachelor level 2/3

Statement of Motivation

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23455 EUR / year

≈ 23455 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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