one year - MSc Psychological Medicine/ Mental Health

The learning concept of MSc Psychological Medicine & Mental Health is characterized by a high level of relevance to practice-relevant content as well as innovative teaching and learning methods. The design as a pure distance learning course means the optimal orientation to the needs of the target group.

The combination of guided self-study, individual student support, and e-learning units offers students the possibility of learning independent of time and place, oriented to their own professional requirements and needs.

The Master’s Programme is designed for current and prospective professionals in health care. The content and structure of the Master's program support an evidence-based understanding of Psychological Medicine. Starting from the introduction to the fundamentals about the program, Psychological Medicine contents and competences are systematically imparted, whereby successive modules aim to analytically tie in with the knowledge acquired in the previous module so that they can be integrated for the understanding of the following module. Depending on professional requirements and areas of responsibility, students develop a sound theoretical basis and associated skills in the field of Psychological Medicine and Complementary Medicine.

Students are enrolled at the London Metropolitan University.

Degree: Master of Science/ MSc Psychological Medicine and Mental Health

Special features

• Master of Science MSc Psychological Medicine and Mental Health in just 1 year
• Starting in February and September
• In exceptional cases also possible without first degree (without bachelor)
• Ideal for integration into professional and private life
• 100% online study, without attendance
• High degree of flexibility and freedom in terms of time
• Free time management
• Enrolled at the partner university
• Degree awarded by partner universities
• 100 interdisciplinary live online lectures per year as a bonus
• Accredited and certified
• Focus on practical relevance

Main Program Focus

The content and structure of the Master's program support an evidence-based understanding of Psychological Medicine. Starting from the introduction to the fundamentals about the program, Psychological Medicine contents and competences are systematically imparted, whereby successive modules aim to analytically tie in with the knowledge acquired in the previous module so that they can be integrated for the understanding of the following module.

Depending on professional requirements and areas of responsibility, students develop a sound theoretical basis and associated skills in the field of Psychological Medicine.

Focus Areas

The content of the one-year Master's program is based on the following six focal points:

• Foundations of Scientific Working
• Introduction to Mental Health
• Psychological Interventions for Mental Health
• Neuroscience
• Nutrition & Mental Health
• Hormonal & Immune System