Unlock the complexities of human behaviour in the Bachelor’s programme in Health Psychology. Explore the psychological factors influencing mental health, well-being, and illness. Learn evidence-based strategies to promote healthier lives and contribute to improving public health and mental well-being.
Unlock the complexities of human behaviour in the Bachelor’s programme in Health Psychology. Explore the psychological factors influencing mental health, well-being, and illness. Learn evidence-based strategies to promote healthier lives and contribute to improving public health and mental well-being.
Are you passionate about improving mental health and well-being? Then choose to study Health Psychology at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences. Explore the psychological factors behind health behaviours and challenges, and gain valuable insights into supporting people in leading healthier, more fulfilling lives.
6 semesters: 180 ECTS
Tuition fees
€ 5,500 per semester
+ Registration fee
€ 699
Summer semester: 01 Apr
Winter semester: 01 Oct
The lectures and other courses mostly take place on your campus. They are filled with current content by lecturers who come directly from the relevant industry.
During your studies, you will work on practical projects together with professors, fellow students and cooperation partners and gain your first practical experience before your internship at a company of your choice in the practical semester.
If you want to become a health psychologist, you need not only a theoretical background in psychology and law, but also a lot of practical experience. This will be gained through study-related projects and during the internship semester.
| Modul | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Academic Writing and Research | 5 |
| Social Psychology | 10 |
| Statistics 1 | 5 |
| General Psychology | 5 |
| Developmental Psychology 1 | 5 |
| Modul | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Global Awareness | 5 |
| Personality and Individual Differences | 10 |
| Introduction to Psychological Diagnostics | 5 |
| Emotion and Motivation Psychology | 5 |
| Biological Psychology 1 | 5 |
| Modul | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology 1 | 5 |
| Research Project | 10 |
| Statistics 2 | 5 |
| Health Psychology 1 | 5 |
| Sport Psychology | 5 |
| Modul | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Educational Psychology | 5 |
| Counseling Psychology | 5 |
| Personnel Psychology | 5 |
| Psychological Testing and Assessment | 5 |
| Health Psychology 2 (Health in the Context of Work) | 5 |
| Health Psychology 3 (Stress management and relaxation techniques) | 5 |
| Modul | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Practice-oriented Project | 10 |
| Developmental Psychology 2 | 5 |
| Internship | 15 |
| Modul | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology 2 | 5 |
| Biological Psychology 2 | 5 |
| Work and Organisational Psychology | 5 |
| Bachelor Thesis | 15 |
In addition to the practical semester, and to perfectly prepare you for it, we at Macromedia University place particular emphasis on practical course content. Our instructors, who have direct experience in the field, will provide you with in-depth insights into common practices and forward-looking business strategies.
From day one, you’ll apply your acquired specialist knowledge in exciting and practical projects, benefiting from the expertise of our experts as well as from the collaboration with your fellow students.
During your health psychology studies, you will gain in-depth insights into the practical side of the field in the penultimate semester.
For one semester, you will work in a mental health setting. This will give you firsthand experience of the psychological support that can provide people with better health and well-being.
In the Health Psychology Bachelor’s programme, you will explore topics in psychology, medicine, and health sciences. The programme centers around understanding how psychological, behavioural, and social factors influence health and well-being.
Works with governments or NGOs to support health initiatives, prevention programmes, or policy-making.
Such as assistant psychologist, psychological well-being practitioner, or support work in healthcare settings.
Advising businesses on psychological factors that affect employee health and well-being
You can apply and start your studies at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences at any time. There is no numerus clausus that restricts admission numbers to the programme.
Do you have questions about your application? The student advisory service will answer all your questions and help you get off to an uncomplicated start.
Fill out our online application in just a few minutes and submit supporting documents.
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Our student advisory service will contact you after receiving your application and will be happy to answer questions.
If your application is successful, we will send you a study contract, which needs to be checked, signed and returned to confirm your enrolment.
To give the greatest flexibility, you have the option to pay tuition fees by semester, by month, with a one-off payment, or with a deposit plus monthly payments.
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Scholarships and other funding options provide financial support to talented applicants. Macromedia offers partial scholarships, and you can also apply for scholarships with other organisations.
Scholarship optionsErasmus+ opportunities
KfW-Förderbank offers student loans to German citizens and EU nationals which let you decide on the loan amount and to arrange flexible repayments.
Study first, pay later education fund. Brain Capital only requires repayments after you have completed your studies and are earning a fixed minimum income.
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Citizens of the European Union, who live in Germany may be entitled to receive BAföG as financial support during their studies or school time.
