Program Overview
The Psychology - Health and Medical Psychology at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 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 - Health and Medical 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology - Health and Medical 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
- Basic Therapeutic Skills
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Psychological Assessment and Interventions in Chronic\nDisease
- Cognitive Behaviour Interventions
- Master Thesis in MSc. Psychology
- Clinical Practical Internship Psychology
- Internal Practical Internship
- Practical and/or Research Internship Psychology
- Trainers Course Communication Skills
- Health Psychology in Practice
- Innovations in eHealth Care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Prospective students should:
- possess a bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s degree from a university programme or an equivalent degree and possess the skills, understanding and knowledge that are required for earning the bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s degree; more specific within this bachelor programme the knowledge on university level of the following topics:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Social and Organisational Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuropsychology and/or Psychophysiology and/or Biopsychology
- Clinical and abnormal Psychology
- Developmental and educational Psychology
- Theory or training in interpersonal skills, such as interview, counselling, discussion techniques..
- Theory or training in psycho diagnostics
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
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- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
