Overview

The Master in Adult Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (MACPP) at University of Minho aimed that students develop an informed scientific and clinical reasoning based on theoretical and empirical knowledge, on the contextualized practice and ethical responsibility. This master aims to provide students with opportunities for an intensive training on clinical skills of assessment and psychological intervention with adults, using high-quality scientific-pedagogical methodologies and a training path of progressive approximation to real contexts of clinical practice with adults.

Careers

The Master's degree in Adult Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy allows access to 3rd cycle courses in the field of Psychology, especially qualifying doctoral candidates in the scientific areas of Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychology. The degree of Master in Adult Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy allows access to the internership of Portuguese Psychologists Association, necessary to access the professional practice, as defined by the European guidelines. Based on the training provided in this master program, it is expected that the graduates may develop their professional practice in health and mental health contexts: Departments of Psychiatry or Psychology in General Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Mental Health Centers; Primary Care Centers, Private Clinics, Community Services associated with City Councils, Psychology Associations with clinical services.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Case Formulation
Models of Change in Psychotherapy
Neuroscience of Psychopathological and Psychotherapeutic Processes
Relational Processes and Helping Skills
Transdiagnostic Processes in Psychopathology
Psychopharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Braga, Portugal

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

According to Decree-Law 65/2018, from August, 16, and to the Portuguese Psychologists Association’ s regulations (Law 138/2015, September, 7), the candidate should present one of the following mandatory requirements:a) holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Psychological Science (s) or legal equivalent;b) holding a foreign high education degree after completing a 1st cycle of studies in Psychology or Psychological Science(s) accordingly to the Bologna Process and be delivered by a State Member or legal equivalent;c) holding a foreign high education degree recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science(s) or legal equivalent;d) holding an educational, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by Scientific Council of the School of Psychology at the University of Minho as demonstrating the candidate´s ability to enroll in this master cycle of studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6498 EUR / year

≈ 6498 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1250 EUR / year

≈ 1250 EUR / year

Living costs

Braga

Portugal

454 - 697 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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