Please note: we offer the specialisations clinical and clinical developmental psychology in English. However, the four Master tracks in healthcare psychology are only offered in Dutch. In the Netherlands, post-graduate training is required to become a registered health care psychologist ‘Gezondheidszorgpsycholoog’ or registered Clinical Psychologist ‘Klinisch Psycholoog’. These post-graduate programmes are also only offered in Dutch
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Introductory Psychology and Brain & Cognition
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The course provides an introductory overview of the entire field of psychology: the science of behaviour and (both conscious and unconscious) mental processes in healthy people as well as people with mental disorders. It also provides an overview of the brain structures and -processes involved.
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Research Methods & Statistics
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12
In this course you learn how to interpret statistical concepts in psychological literature, how to gain an overview of large amounts of data and how statistical conclusions can be drawn about the presence of effects of psychological interventions.
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Tutorials Academic Skills
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This course is aimed at enhancing academic skills. You will learn to read academic publications and process them critically by carrying out a number of written assignments that increase in difficulty. Effective communication skills are cultivated through written assignments, presentations, and group work. The fundamental principle throughout is the scientist-practitioner approach; the empirical/diagnostics cycle is primary.
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Research Participation
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In this course you participate in different kinds of research in the lab. This way you gain experience in the different fields of Psychology.
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Developmental Psychology
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6
This course addresses a number of important theories in developmental psychology, including the historical context of the ideas and those who devised them. In addition, a number of important themes is covered and the methods used to carry out research are discussed. The course will focus on classical and recent research in developmental psychology in a variety of areas, such as cognitive, emotional and social development.
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Work and Organisational Psychology & Social Psychology
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12
The course covers how social and cognitive processes influence perceptions, behaviors, and relationships in social psychology, encompassing topics like social perception, stereotypes, group dynamics, attitudes, and practical applications such as media literacy and sustainability. In organizational psychology, the emphasis is on understanding and enhancing individual and group dynamics within organizations and i.e. covering organizational structure, group processes, and workplace psychological assessment etc.
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Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology
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12
In the clinical psychology section of this course, students learn about abnormal psychology, including symptoms, syndromes, epidemiology, theoretical models of disorders, diagnostic processes, treatment approaches, and research methods. Lectures include clinical presentations of disorders using film material and guest speakers with expertise. In the neuropsychology part, students study the historical context, research, and clinical aspects of neuropsychology, focusing on common neurological diseases such as traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's dementia, and Parkinson's disease, and their associated cognitive dyjavascript:;sfunctions.
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Behavioural data science / First-year Thesis
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6
This course introduces Behavioral Data Science (BDS) from a psychological viewpoint, combining modern digital technology with classical psychological methods. The first-year thesis is a literature review where students demonstrate their learning from Tutorials Academic Skills.
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Scientific and Statistical Reasoning
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This course, Scientific and Statistical Reasoning, emphasizes the importance of skills in recognizing and analyzing arguments and interpreting research findings for students, researchers, and psychologists. It covers fundamental aspects of argumentation and statistical analysis techniques commonly used in psychology research. Students learn to critically evaluate psychological research by developing empirically supported lines of argumentation.
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Practical training: Psychological Communication
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The Psychological Communication practical is a training course focusing on personal and professional interviewing skills essential for psychologists. Through exercises and reflection, students learn about communication channels, listening, summarizing, interpreting messages, and more. The course, conducted in small groups, emphasizes self-awareness and lays the groundwork for effective dyadic exchanges in professional practice.
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Practical training: Psychological Research
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This course involves students conducting a psychological research study. They'll conduct a literature review, formulate research questions, address ethical considerations, design a psychological test, collect and analyze data using SPSS, interpret results, and write a scientific article.The course is divided into two parts:Part I focuses on test theory and decision-making in test use, adhering to NIP BAPD regulations.Part II centers on data analysis from Part I and writing a scientific article about the research conducted.
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Fundamentals of Psychology
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This course explores the history and philosophy of scientific psychology, tracing the evolution of our understanding of the human mind. Topics cover the emergence of scientific psychology, scientific inquiry, and applying methods to human behavior. Students tackle theoretical challenges, including questions about free will, genetics, and scientific limits, developing critical thinking skills essential for informed opinions as psychologists.
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Specialisation
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For the second semester, students choose from seven specialisations:1. Brain & Cognition 2. Clinical Development Psychology 3. Clinical Neuropsychology (note: in Dutch only) 4. Clinical Psychology 5. Psychologival Methods 6. Social Psychology or 7. Work and Organisational Psychology.
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Methods & statistics
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This is a course connected to the chosen specialisation as well as a Bachelor's Thesis.
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Bachelor's thesis
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12
During the thesis you set up and conduct a study in groups and after which you write an individual report on it. This thesis project is also about a subject related to the chosen specialisation.
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Current topics in Psychology 1
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You will choose one course from a series about current topics in psychology in period 1. You can choose from Clinical Developmental and Health Psychology, Consciousness: from Theory to the Clinic, Stress in Health and Disease, Introduction to Sport and Performance Psychology or Polarisation.
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Current topics in Psychology 2
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6
You will choose one course from a series about current topics in psychology in period 2. You can choose from A Clinical Perspective on Today's Issues, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, Introduction to Cultural Psychology, or The Psychology of AI.
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Optional course profile
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To tweak the programme to your individual wishes, in the last semester of the bachelor's programme, you can choose between: a second specialisation, a minor, an exchange programme or an individually chosen set of courses.
