Clinical Development Psychopathy: Cognitive Neuropsychology (Research Master)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Key Information
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Clinical Development Psychopathy: Cognitive Neuropsychology (Research Master)
Are you interested in scientific research on psychopathology? Looking for in-depth insights into the developmental origins of mental health and clinical presentation of disorders? Ready to unravel the effects of psychological treatment and prevention?
Then the Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology Research Master's may be the programme for you!
The programme gives you the opportunity to work on theoretical and practical problems, through varied learning activities and settings. In a small-scale teaching environment, you'll learn about the etiology, development and course of psychopathology, as well as cutting-edge psychologically informed methods for its prevention and treatment.
This challenging programme, for talented and motivated students, offers an extensive study of the origins of mental health. The best researchers in the field present high-quality teaching on the latest insights into the relationships between mental health, biological endowments and environmental resources, the neuropsychological substrate and human relationships, and adaptive and maladaptive developmental pathways.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
1st year
- Epidemiological Research in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology
- Psychopathology
- Theory of Therapeutic and Preventive Intervention
- Randomized Controlled Trials of Psychological Interventions
- Scientific Writing and Presenting (CDP)
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses of Psychological Interventions
- Research Project
2nd year
- Advanced Research Training, elective
- Introduction to R for Behavioural Sciences
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
On the one hand, you'll have cutting-edge knowledge and expertise in epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of psychopathology, as well as mental health service planning and evaluation.
On the other hand, you'll have excellent research skills, an analytical attitude and data/statistical skills – all of which will stand you in good stead for your future career.