Psychopathology

Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label, Keuzegids 2018

Are you intrigued by the complexities of the wide range of mental disorders? Are you eager to develop the knowledge and research skills needed to understand how such disorders come about and to find new ways of treating and preventing them? Then Psychopathology is the right choice for you! This highly multidisciplinary programme provides you with the theoretical background and clinical insight necessary for research in the fields of experimental psychopathology, clinical psychology and psychiatry. Psychopathology is also an ideal choice for those who intend in the future to combine science and clinical practice.

Fast facts

optimal preparation to pursue a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology or a related field
close interaction with senior researchers who are experts in their fields
research internship and optional clinical internship here or abroad
2-year, full-time master's, taught in English
starts in September, selective admission (maximum enrolment 20 new students each year)
you’ll get an MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

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Research Master in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is a 'Top Rated Programme' and 1st in its category in the national Keuzegids ranking

Keuzegids Masters 2019

91% of students recommend this programme: Elsevier

Elsevier Best Studies 2015

UM is the sixth best Young University in the world

Times Higher Education 2020 Young Universities Ranking

Jana’s extra mile in health: “Conducting Borderline Personality Disorder Research”

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Jana Totzek | Psychopathology | Research Master in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience