Program Overview
The Psychology (Research): Clinical and Health Psychology at Leiden 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 Psychology (Research): Clinical and Health 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 7.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology (Research): Clinical and Health 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
The research master's specialisation Clinical and Health Psychology consists of five main parts: the general courses, the track-specific courses, the elective courses, a research internship and a thesis.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Knowledge minimum: See www.unileidenmasters.nl for an overview of the requirements.\n
\nPrevious education: BA or BSc in Psychology or in a related field with a third year course (or 400 level) on the topic of the track (see www.unileidenmasters.nl).\n
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 7.5
- TOEFL paper based: 625
- TOEFL computer based: 263
- TOEFL internet based: 113
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden 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 Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 40