Program Overview
The Health and Social Psychology at Utrecht University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health and Social Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health and Social Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Behavioural regulation I: affect and motivation (compulsory)\', \'Behavioural regulation II: thought and cognition (compulsory)\', \'Advances in research in behavioural regulation I: interpersonal behaviour (compulsory)\', \'Integrative practicum I: research skills (compulsory)\', \'Advances in research in behavioural regulation II: health behaviour (compulsory)\', \'Multivariate statistics in practice (compulsory)\', \'Integrative practicum II: research methods (compulsory)\', \'Research training I (compulsory)\', \'Research training II (compulsory)\', \'Research seminar I: theory and hypotheses (compulsory)\', \'Elective course (compulsory)\', \'Research seminar II: data analysis and writing up research (compulsory)\', "Master\'s thesis social and health psychology (compulsory)"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An international academic Bachelors degree (equivalent of a Dutch University Bachelors degree) in
Social or Behavioral Sciences (for instance Interdisciplinary Social Science, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Pedagogy, or Psychology); and can demonstrate the following knowledge, insight, and skills:
- Undergraduate training in methods and statistics (totaling approximately 20 EC), including topics such as univariate descriptive statistics, correlation, univariate regression, and one-way analysis of variance,
- Training in one or more topics in multivariate statistics, that is, factor analysis, multiple regression, and/or analysis of variance,
- Hands on experience with SPSS or another statistical software package for data analysis.
- You need a GPA of 3.4 (or the Dutch equivalent of 7.5) or higher to be eligible. Students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 (Dutch equivalent: 7 or higher) will be considered for admission.
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
