Psychology: Health Promotion & Behaviour Change (track)
Addiction, overeating, stress, and unprotected sex are major health issues in today's western society. In the Health Promotion & Behaviour Change track, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to prevent and address unhealthy behaviours, while promoting healthier lifestyles through effective strategies.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🎓 Make a positive impact with scientific-based solutions to health challenges
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Health Promotion & Behaviour Change at the UvA
Multidisciplinary approach
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Study a multidisciplinary programme that integrates biological, psychological, and social dimensions of health.
Scientist-practitioner skills
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Develop essential skills for a career as a scientist-practitioner, such as designing and evaluating interventions.
Problem-based learning
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Engage in problem-based learning, tackling important health issues in small groups.
Bridge between theory and practice
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Acquire practical methods for behaviour change and prevention, supported by a strong scientific foundation.
Is Health Promotion & Behaviour Change right for you?
Yes, if you are interested in:
- Preventing unhealthy behaviours and increasing healthy behaviours, both on a personal level and on a population level
- Deepening your knowledge and applying this knowledge for the benefit of society
- Practical training
- Working intensively with others
- Developing your professional skills as a scientist-practitioner
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Psychologie
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 66604
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus