Universidade Europeia
Master in Clinical and Health Psychology

Lisbon, Portugal

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

Portuguese

PACE

Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About: The Master in Clinical and Health Psychology at Universidade Europeia in Portugal is two years (120 ECTS). It develops competence in cognition, diagnosis, intervention models and soft skills like problem solving, professional immersion, research and communication. Teaching uses simulation-based and problem-based learning, simulation and lab work (neuroscience, neuropsychophysiology, developmental assessment) and supervised internships. The programme emphasizes interprofessional teamwork, evidence-based practice, ethical awareness and a dissertation.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can register with Order of Portuguese Psychologists to practice as a clinical psychologist after the internship; pursue research or a PhD; or work in health psychology, psychotherapy, clinical rehabilitation, NGOs, hospitals.

The Master in Clinical and Health Psychology lasts two years (120 ECTS) and is based on the pillar of a holistic training centered on competences, developing not only knowledge, but also skills and attitudes. These competencies can be hard-skills, such as: (i) Cognition, Emotion & Behavior, (ii) Diagnosis and Evaluation, and (iii) Intervention Models; and also soft-skills, such as: (iv) Problem Solving, (v) Professional Immersion, (vi) Investigation and (vii) Communication.

Students are the real protagonists of the teaching-learning process through the application of innovation that focuses on the simulation of real cases using actors, with different levels of complexity and using different methodologies, such as simulation-based learning and problem- based learning.

The close relationship with partner reference entities and other health professionals allows to experience multidisciplinary team work and consolidate interprofessional education.

This cycle of studies promotes immersion in a real context (academic internships) and decision-making based on evidence (dissertation), which are fundamental for the promotion of questioning, creativity, critical thinking and ethical awareness, central to the vision of the global professional of the future.

Access Conditions

Holders of a degree in Psychology or legal equivalent.
Holders of a foreign higher education degree (recognized as a graduate degree).
Application subject to a ranking process, according to the criteria: final average of the course, analysis and punctuation of the academic and professional curriculum, motivation interview (scores established and updated under the proposal of the Rector and ratified by the Scientific Council).

Facilities and Equipment

Support facilities for practical classes and pedagogical-professional simulation, which include:

4 Laboratories: Neuroscience, Neuropsychophysiology, Developmental and Psychopathological Assessment, Biopsychosocial, Educational and Organizational Intervention.
1 observation room with double mirrors and sound system for simulations and role-play.
2 Psychological Assistance / Consultation Rooms (Pediatrics, Youth, Adulthood and Aging).
Test library with various psychological assessment instruments and intervention programs.