
Research Master in Health Sciences - Specialization in Medical Psychology
Rotterdam, Netherlands
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,700 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Medical psychology is an academic field that is enjoying a newfound appreciation in health sciences, one that takes a closer look into the interaction between psychological factors and health. For instance, how do physical complaints affect our psychological functioning? And also: why does our psychological makeup sometimes make us vulnerable to diseases, or prevent us from getting better? Students will constantly be confronted with thought-provoking research. Apart from studying these kinds of questions, medical psychologists also study doctor-patient communication and decision-making and develop and evaluate psychological interventions for somatic complaints such as pain and fatigue. This allows for a more enriched understanding of these topics.