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
Ask a student!
Meet Alexandra: the student ambassador for Psychopathology.
On her Instagram account she shares her study experiences, moments of her life in Maastricht, and much more. Follow her to get a sneak peak of your possible future!
If you have questions about the programme and/or about (student) life in Maastricht, don't hesitate to get in touch with Alexandra through her Instagram page; she's happy to help you with your study choice, as previous student ambassadors helped her with hers.

Let's meet!
If you're thinking about starting a master's programme at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, but you need some more information. You can visit this page to find out all about our master events, our student ambassadors, and where to find more information.
Research Master in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is a 'Top Rated Programme' and 1st in its category in the national Keuzegids ranking
Keuzegids Masters 201991% of students recommend this programme: Elsevier
Elsevier Best Studies 2015UM is the sixth best Young University in the world
Times Higher Education 2020 Young Universities RankingJana’s extra mile in health: “Conducting Borderline Personality Disorder Research”

Questions?
For general information about this master, please contact:
+31 43 388 1554 / 2180
masterinfo-fpn[at]maastrichtuniversity[dot]nl
For information about your application:
researchmaster-fpn[at]maastrichtuniversity[dot]nl

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