Máster en Psicología General Sanitaria | Universitario Habilitante

Program Overview

The Master's Degree in General Health Psychology is a 90 ECTS program that qualifies professionals to work as psychologists in the health field. It is taught using a HYFLEX learning model and has career opportunities in various healthcare settings, requiring official recognition for practice in Spain.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master's Degree in General Health Psychology is a university program designed to qualify professionals who wish to train to work as psychologists in the health field. This official master's degree is a requirement to obtain the necessary health qualification to work in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health problems in various clinical and health settings. In addition, students will acquire skills as a General Health Psychologist in the psychological treatment of children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, families, and couples.

Outline:

The Master's Degree in General Health Psychology has a total of 90 ECTS and takes 18 months to complete.

• Module III: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3 ECTS): This module covers the role of psychology in promoting health and preventing disease, including health behavior change, stress management, and coping with chronic illness.
Students will gain practical experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders and health problems.
• Module VI: MASTER'S THESIS (12 ECTS): This module involves the completion of a research project on a topic related to health psychology.

Teaching:

The program uses a HYFLEX learning model, which integrates face-to-face and virtual classrooms. The program features:

• 100% Digitalized Classrooms: The classrooms are equipped with cameras, 360-degree microphones, and smart boards.
• Simulated Hospital: The program includes a simulated hospital environment, which allows students to practice their skills in a safe and controlled setting.
• 450 Hours of Clinical Practice: Students will complete 450 hours of clinical practice in health psychology settings.
• 90 Agreements with Leading Centers: The program has agreements with leading health psychology centers, which allows students to choose from a variety of internship opportunities.
• 100% Active Faculty: The faculty is composed of experienced professionals who are active in the field of health psychology.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology are qualified to work as General Health Psychologists in a variety of settings, including:

• Private and Public Health Centers: Hospitals, clinics, community mental health centers, and other health care settings.
• Geriatric and Elderly Residences: Providing psychological care to older adults.
• Non-Governmental Socio-Health Organizations and Municipal Centers: Providing psychological care to individuals with substance abuse problems, terminal illnesses, chronic illnesses, and other health concerns.
• Rehabilitation Centers: Providing psychological care to individuals with health problems, chronic illnesses, or disabilities.
• Educational Centers: Providing psychological services to students and staff.
• Early Intervention Centers: Providing psychological care to infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
• Family Courts: Providing psychological assessments and counseling to families involved in legal proceedings.
• Forensic Psychology: Providing expert testimony in legal cases.

Other:

The program is officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Health and is required to practice as a General Health Psychologist in Spain. The program is also accredited by the Spanish Agency for Quality Assessment of Universities and Research (ANECA). The program is taught in Spanish.