Neuropsychologie (M.Sc.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Das Masterstudium Psychologie (M.Sc.) mit dem Vertiefungsschwerpunkt Neuropsychologie ermöglicht Dir den Einstieg in hoch nachgefragte Berufsfelder in der klinischen Psychologie und dem psychologischen Empowerment.
Du erweiterst Dein Fachwissen über Theorien, Prinzipien und Methoden der Neuropsychologie und spezialisierst Dich auf Inhalte, die Diagnostik sowie die Einordnung und Interpretation neuropsychologischer Fragestellungen unterstützen.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You build the academic and scientific foundations used for clinical psychology and neuropsychology specialisation.
- You begin the programme content that supports later clinical application, diagnostics, and interpretation.
- You develop key competencies for evidence-based work in clinical contexts.
- You deepen the clinical and neuropsychological focus through modules connected to diagnostics and development-related psychological disorders.
- You learn diagnostic methods and how to classify and interpret findings in practice fields.
- You strengthen intervention, counselling, and treatment planning competencies.
- You consolidate your specialised knowledge and prepare for the final academic component.
- You work towards the Master thesis and related final assessment elements of the degree.
- You complete the programme requirements for the Master of Science in Psychology (M.Sc.).
Curriculum
The official programme is the 120 ECTS Psychology (M.Sc.) with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology and Psychological Empowerment. Students selecting the Neuropsychology pathway complete the compulsory scientific, diagnostic, clinical and empowerment modules together with the elective module Advanced Foundations of Neuropsychology, a nine-week internship and the master's thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 compulsory modules | Applied Specialisation: Clinical Sciences and Theories and Schools of Psychotherapy | 10 | 35 ECTS |
| Qualitative Research Methods | 5 | |||
| Psychological Diagnostics: Theory and Practice of Psychological Diagnostics and Test Procedures; Psychological Expert Reports | 10 | |||
| Quantitative Research Methods 1 and 2 | 10 | |||
| Semester 2 | 3 modules | Free Module I: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of Children, Adolescents and Adults | 10 | 25 ECTS |
| Advanced Foundations of Neuropsychology: Clinical Developmental Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology | 10 | |||
| Elective Area II: Psychology of Behaviour Change or Clinical-Psychological and Psychosocial Prevention | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | 4 modules | Free Module II: Psychological Empowerment and Positive Psychology | 5 | 30 ECTS |
| Project Work and Communication of Scientific Results | 5 | |||
| Elective Area III: Rehabilitation Psychology or Neurobiology of Psychotherapy | 5 | |||
| Internship | 15 | |||
| Semester 4 | 1 final module | Master's Thesis and Colloquium, including Exposé, Research and Structuring | 30 | 30 ECTS |
| Total | Compulsory modules, Neuropsychology specialisation, electives, internship and master's thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain an academically grounded clinical psychology and neuropsychology specialisation that supports entry into highly in-demand fields in clinical psychology and psychological empowerment.
- You develop skills in diagnostics, interpretation, and evidence-based work that help you take on professional responsibilities in clinical and psychosocial practice settings.
- You build applied competencies for intervention and counselling in ambulant and inpatient contexts through programme learning design that includes practical case work.
- You earn a globally recognised Master of Science (M.Sc.) qualification using the European ECTS framework, which supports applications beyond Germany as well.
- You strengthen your professional profile for roles where advanced psychological expertise is required, including development-related disorder contexts and neurobiological foundations.
Employability rate
Graduates of this field typically have an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16% in Germany, reflecting steady demand for clinically trained psychology professionals.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable career outlook for graduates who can match clinical and evidence-based role requirements.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) | International applicants need proof of a completed Bachelor or Diplom examination, either from DIPLOMA Hochschule or from another university/university of applied sciences. A recognized foreign degree in the same or a related field may also qualify if it is at least equivalent and has a standard study duration of at least six semesters. |
| Passing grade / academic suitability (if applicable) | Applicants with a final grade of 3.6 or better can be admitted under the general master admission rules. If your grade is 3.6 or lower, admission may still be possible when you demonstrate your suitability in an assessment interview with the selection committee. |
Language requirements
To study the M.Sc. Neuropsychologie track, international applicants must have qualified English skills for the master programme. If you do not meet the stated English requirements, you may need to discuss alternatives such as an admissions meeting (if published for the master programme).
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 12264 / total program | Official full-time payment model: 24 monthly instalments of EUR 511. Other official instalment models are available for longer payment periods. |
| Examination fee | EUR 985 / one time | One-time examination fee charged in addition to tuition. |
Proof of financial resources
Bangladeshi applicants must provide official evidence that they can cover their living expenses in Germany. The German Embassy in Dhaka currently requires proof covering at least EUR 11,904 for one year.
- A German blocked account in the applicant's name with a minimum balance of EUR 11,904 and a permitted monthly withdrawal of EUR 992 for 12 months.
- A formal declaration of commitment from an eligible sponsor living in Germany under Sections 66 to 68 of the German Residence Act.
- Official confirmation of a scholarship or stipend; an eligible monthly scholarship amount may reduce the amount required in the blocked account.
- Blocked-account provider or banking charges must be covered separately from the required living-cost amount.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | October 01, 2025 | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm eligibility with your foreign qualifications
Check that your prior degree is in the same or a related field and that it is sufficiently equivalent for master admission. If you are unsure whether your foreign qualification qualifies (including equivalence and study duration), contact the university’s study service before submitting your application. Keep your transcripts and degree certificates ready, as they are central to the admission decision.
Submit your application online
Submit your application through the DIPLOMA Hochschule application process during the published intake window. Provide the required personal information and upload your key documents for assessment. Make sure your documents are complete before the deadline, since missing documents can delay processing.
Complete any admissions follow-up (if requested)
Depending on your academic background and assessment outcome, the university may request additional information or invite you to a suitability assessment interview. Respond quickly to any follow-up requests so the decision can be completed in time for the start of the programme. After the decision, follow the next steps communicated by the admissions team to finalize enrolment.