Psychology with specialisation in Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy University of Regensburg
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Regensburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Biological Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Focus
Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Klinische Psychologie, Psychotherapie, Psychologische Diagnostik und Begutachtung, Forschungsmethoden, Stress und Gesundheit, Cognitive Neuroscience, Sozialpsychologie, Störungs- und Verfahrenslehre sowie Rahmenbedingungen der Psychotherapie, Praxis der Psychotherapie
Target group
Graduates of a polyvalent Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (compliant with licensing requirements) who wish to further their education in the field of Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology and/or Psychotherapy with a subsequent licence to practise in accordance with the current Psychotherapy Act (Psychotherapiegesetz).
Annotation
The Master's degree programme in psychology with a focus on biological psychology, clinical psychology and psychotherapy prepares students for an academic career or a profession in clinical psychology, psychotherapy and other fields of application. The degree programme content is based on the requirements of the DGPs for Master's degree programmes (M.Sc.) in psychology and on the requirements of the German Medical Practice Regulations for Psychotherapists. The degree programme fulfils the requirements for a subsequent licence to practise as a psychotherapist (cf. §§ 7 et seq. PsychThG). Professional recognition by the government of Upper Bavaria is available.
Admission requirements
Certificate of academic degree/equivalent degree with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters (180 CP) or a comparable scope in the subject of Psychology, which meets the requirements of the Psychotherapists Act (PsychThG) and Licensing Regulations for Psychotherapists (PsychThApprO) (requirements for a subsequent licence to practise as a psychotherapist), with a grade of at least 2.5.
Allocation of a study place through a local selection procedure for admission-restricted degree courses; aptitude is determined by a review of the requirements based on complete documents submitted in due form and on time. Applications and documents must be submitted exclusively via the electronic application portal.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027The lecture period is interrupted from 24.12.2026 to 6.01.2027 and on 01.11. 2026.
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027The lecture period is interrupted on 26 May 2026.
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Application deadline for local application process: by 15 July at the University of Regensburg https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studieren/wege-ins-studium/zugang-bewerbung-und-einschreibung Also applies to applicants from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway Applications for Human Medicine, Medicine Lower Bavaria (MCN), Dentistry, Pharmacy via Hochschulstart information for applicants from abroad: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/wege-nach-regensburg/studienabschluss-an-der-ur/zulassung-erhaltenDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Application deadline for local application process: by 15 July at the University of Regensburg https://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/bewerbung-einschreibung/bewerbung information for applicants from abroad: https://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/wege-nach-regensburg/studienabschluss-an-der-ur/zulassung-erhalten Prospective students from non-EU countries send all applications - for subjects with admissions restrictions and open admission - to the University of Regensburg by 15.7.Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations. Applications are submitted partly via the Campus portal SPUR. Continuing degree programmes (Master’s degree), only in the field of Psychology, two-stage procedure: aptitude procedure as well as local admission restrictionsEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Eligibility procedure in Master's degree courses with application deadlines: Separate deadlines apply for each degree course! These are published on the websites of the respective degree courses and can also be found in the applicable examination and study regulations. Applications are submitted partly via the Campus portal SPUR. Continuing degree programmes (Master’s degree), only in the field of Psychology, two-stage procedure: aptitude procedure as well as local admission restrictions
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English