MSc in Clinical Psychology 

at Leiden University, Leiden

Applicants who meet the admission requirements will need to take part in the selection process for the master’s specialisation Clinical Psychology. Note: only applicants who meet the admission requirements will participate in the selection process, these are two separate and consecutive steps in the whole admission process.

In the selection process applicants need to demonstrate how they score on the following two selection criteria:

Selection criterium 1

Selection criterium 1 is a good academic record as indicator for academic excellence. Applicants must use the 'Application Form' (see required documents) to show their achievements in three domains (1.a, 1.b and 1.c).

1.a The results earned in the bachelor on general psychology courses on the following topics:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Social and/or Organisational Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology and/or Psychophysiology and/or Biopsychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology

1.b The results earned in the bachelor on courses pertaining to the Clinical domain (at least 3 courses) on the following topics:

• Psychodiagnostics
• Interpersonal skills, such as interview, counselling
• Psychopathology and/or Psychological treatment

1.c The results earned in the bachelor on courses pertaining to knowledge and skills in Methodology and Statistics (total at least 20 EC on basic and advanced level), including the following topics:

• Psychometrics
• Multivariate Data Analysis
• Statistical Software such as SPSS or R

Selection criterium 2

Selection criterium 2 is a motivational statement for the master’s specialisation Clinical Psychology. Applicants must use the 'Motivation Letter Form' (see Required documents) to describe their motivation.