MSc Clinical Psychology with a focus on
Rehabilitation and Gerontopsychology

In the "Clinical Psychology: Psychopathology & Interventions" module of the MSc Clinical Psychology curriculum, students develop a comprehensive understanding of health and illness. They learn to recognize and diagnose central symptoms of psychological disorders across different levels of manifestation. Additionally, students acquire skills in conducting and documenting psychopathological assessments using the AMDP system. Furthermore, students familiarize themselves with various disorder profiles in clinical psychology, including their etiology, therapeutic approaches, and interventions. They also learn to identify and initiate necessary interventions for acute psychopathological conditions and emergencies, such as psychosis or suicidal risk. Lastly, students explore ethical considerations within the field of clinical psychology, ensuring a holistic understanding of professional practice.

Clinical psychologists deal with the therapeutic treatment and support of psychologically and physically ill people. Within rehabilitation psychology, the focus is on restoring the participation of people after physical or mental illnesses (e.g. in psychosomatic, neurological, oncological or geriatric rehabilitation) on a clinical-psychological basis. After completing your Master's degree in Psychology, you will find career opportunities as a psychologist in the following areas:

- Rehabilitation or geriatric clinics
- Psychiatric or neurological clinics
- Outpatient care facilities
- Health care and counselling
- Health insurance companies