Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Psychology (ISCED 0313)
Type	Graduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master's Degree in Social Sciences)
Course code	6211JX003
Accreditation	Accredited for 3 years. Next accreditation in 2025.

Tuition fee	€5,266 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-refundable
Registration fee	€250 one-time Non-refundable

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) BSc in Psychology. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents as well as verified copies along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, IELTS 5+ or TOEFL 59+ B2 level in English or equivalent is required. If you have taken an internationally recognised exam, please attach it to the application.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. NA Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: The same requirements are applied for EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. Additionally for non-EU applicants: Validation of education documents by the Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC), www.skvc.lt, could be required additionally. Early application is very much appreciated because admission procedures, evaluation of education certificates and visa application process takes a lot of time. In case of late application, applicant will not manage to complete the admission procedure till the start of the academic year.

More information	lsmu.lt/..udies/clinical-health-psychology

Overview

Clinical Health Psychology aims to educate competent psychologists with a solid knowledge and skills in health promotion, rehabilitation and helping people with disorders through the psychological methods and procedures. Students learn and practice psychological counselling and psychological evaluation in various health disorders, improve communication and collaboration with other health care specialists. Moreover, students have a chance to choose one of the 4 possible specializations: Onco-psychology, Neuropsychology, Children and family psychology, Rehabilitation psychology.

WHY STUDY CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AT LSMU?

Degree recognized in the EU. The programme is prepared according to the EuroPsy requirements;

This program especially well meets the needs of the students who want to proceed their career in health care sector, work in a health care team;

The University offers opportunities to develop practical skills in various healthcare areas as well as in the largest clinical hospital in the Baltic States;

The University provides a variety of laboratories and equipment for experiments in psychology and neurosciences as well as an opportunity to implement innovative ideas in the Centre of Psychological Well-being and Health Education;

Multicultural environment of 89 countries make up more than 29 % of total student population at LSMU;

Possibility to do an internship in another country;

Possibility to spend a semester abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program;

Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling.

Programme structure

Structure of the programme

What you will study each year:

YEAR 1

Behavior, stress and health, Psychological counselling in health care, Clinical psychological evaluation I, Research in clinical health psychology, Specialization in health psychology, Psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy, Clinical psychological evaluation II, Planning and management of mental health projects

YEAR 2

Internship, Master thesis

Career opportunities

AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:

Work as a psychologist or in supervised practice in health care or other fields according to the national requirements;

Work as research psychologist in University or Government agency;

Work in the projects;

Continue your education in Doctoral programs;

Work in health, social, educational and organizational sectors