Official Master's Degree
Madrid
This official qualifying master's degree, endorsed by the Official College of Psychologists, will allow you to apply everything you have learnt in the Bachelor's Degree from a practical and intensive clinical approach, transferring it to professional reality. You will develop your perceptive and analytical skills, your autonomy in decision-making and the necessary skills to approach each clinical case with rigour and confidence. Teaching staff made up of 100% active professionals. You will do more than 700 practical hours in hospitals and top-level centres, as well as in our new UAX Psychology Clinic.
The Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology, accredited by the Official College of Psychologists, is an official, face-to-face master’s programme with a practical focus, taught at our Chamartín Campus.
WHO IS IT AIMED AT?
Graduates with a degree in Psychology who have completed 90 ECTS credits in clinical or health-related subjects, and who wish to qualify to practise as a general health psychologist, acquiring the necessary skills to carry out research, assessments and psychological interventions relating to various behaviours.
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE?
With the Master’s in General Health Psychology, you will develop the valuable perceptual and analytical skills required to address each patient’s situation, gain autonomy in decision-making, and learn to operate effectively in the following contexts:
GAIN PRACTICAL INSIGHT INTO THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUES SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH LEADING EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD
Take the plunge and expand your career opportunities by qualifying as a General Health Psychologist with this highly practical, officially recognised UAX Master’s degree.
YOU WILL COMPLETE OVER 700 HOURS OF PRACTICAL TRAINING: Both at our UAX Psychology Clinic and at leading clinics, centres and hospitals.
Here are some of the clinics and hospitals where you can undertake a work placement.
You will learn the appropriate skills for conducting psychological research, assessments and interventions on different behaviours in society.
Our programme focuses on establishing an appropriate framework for your relationship with the patient, as well as being able to communicate your findings and knowledge in a clear and unambiguous way.
Master's Degree in General Health Psychology
Year 1
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131303 | Evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención en población infanto-juvenil. Características diferenciales y principales patologías. | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 9 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131300 | Avances en psicopatología clínica y experimental | OB | 3 |
| M131302 | Evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención en población adulta. Características diferenciales y principales patologías. | OB | 9 |
| M131304 | Los fundamentos científicos y profesionales de la Psicología Sanitaria | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131301 | Características del proceso terapéutico y competencias básicas del PGS | OB | 6 |
| M131305 | Evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención en mayores. Características diferenciales y principales patologías. | OB | 3 |
| M131306 | Evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención en el ámbito jurídico-forense. Características diferenciales y principales patologías. | OB | 3 |
| M131307 | Evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención en el ámbito de la salud laboral. | OB | 3 |
| M131308 | Recursos y métodos avanzados en investigación en psicología Clínica y de la Salud. | OB | 6 |
| M131309 | Prácticas externas I | OB | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 33 | ||
Segundo Curso
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M231300 | Prácticas externas II | OB | 18 |
| M231301 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The methodology of the Master's Degree in Health Psychology is focused on providing you with the right tools and helping you to develop the competencies and skills necessary to work with patients and their families in any health care setting.
The Master's Degree in General Health Psychology is made up of a complete theoretical programme and an intensive practical block that is divided into two large blocks:
You will use innovative learning methodologies (practical workshops to complement theoretical training, role-playing psychologist-patient interaction).
You will have to take theoretical and theoretical-practical exams in the form of multiple-choice tests.
As a complement to the compulsory practical hours (groups of a maximum of 12 people) you will be able to take monographic sessions, also practical, for more intensive and personalised learning, and led by active professionals who are specialists in their sector.
The Master's Degree in General Health Psychology has more than 100 top-level centres throughout Spain with which we have signed agreements. We also have centres specialising in different areas of intervention in different parts of the city of Madrid:
In addition, in this postgraduate psychology course there is the possibility of an agreement with a centre of the student's choice.
Below you can consult some of the teachers of the master's degree. If you want to see the complete list, click on the link.
Learning from direct experience is key. That's why, in the UAX Master's Degree in General Health Psychology, you will go beyond the academic content with an exclusive programme of masterclasses, included in the Practicum I and II subjects.
Each edition of the master's degree includes between 8 and 12 special sessions given by active professionals, both expert researchers and external specialists with their own practice. These masterclasses are designed according to the interests and needs of the students, which guarantees that the content is aligned with the professional reality and your training concerns.
These are some of the masterclasses we have offered:
These sessions not only broaden your training, they connect you directly with professional reality and inspire you to build your own path in health psychology.
Pathway and entry requirements
The Master's Degree in General Health Psychology is aimed exclusively at graduates in Psychology, as it is a qualification that enables students to exercise the regulated profession of General Health Psychologist in accordance with the provisions of Law 33/2011.
It is an essential requirement to accredit a minimum of 90 ECTS credits of a health-related nature in previous university training, in accordance with the criteria established in Order ECD/1070/2013.
In addition to the academic profile, students with a clear interest in the assessment and intervention in psychological problems, especially in the field of clinical and health psychology, are sought after, and sensitivity to research and the use of scientific procedures is also valued. Desirable skills are considered to be user-level command of basic computer tools, fluency in Spanish, a sufficient level of English to understand scientific texts, as well as the ability to solve problems, teamwork, empathy, ethical commitment and a respectful and honest attitude.
Admission criteria and tests
Access to the Master's Degree in Psychology is open to graduates/graduates with 90 ECTS in health (a degree is required). They will need at least a B2 level in Spanish. To start the admission process, the following documents must be submitted:
Number of places offered: 120
Access to regulated profession
Resolution of 3 June 2013, BOE 133 of 4 June 2013. https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2013/06/04/pdfs/BOE-A-2013-5872.pdf
Order ECD/1070/2013, of 12 June, BOE 142 of 14 June 2013 http://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2013/06/14/pdfs/BOE-A-2013-6412.pdf
The Alfonso X El Sabio University has approved and published a regulation that regulates the recognition of credits for those students who have taken previous studies or who accredit professional experience related to the master's degree.
In the case of work experience, credits may be recognised as long as the accredited professional activity is directly related to the functions of the General Health Psychologist and has been carried out in centres with health recognition. Recognition may be applied, as a maximum, to the subject of External Practices II, with a limit of 13.5 ECTS (equivalent to 15% of the total load of the master's degree). As a general reference, 0.75 credits are recognised for every 240 hours of accredited experience.
In order to apply for recognition, interested parties must present documentation accrediting their professional activity (such as their employment record), CV and certification from the centre where they have worked, specifying the tasks carried out in psychological assessment, intervention or research.
Recognition is also envisaged for those who have passed the first year of PIR training, as well as for Psychology graduates prior to 2011, whose previous experience and training may be assessed by the Credit Recognition Committee.
You’ll work with real patients under the supervision of experts, building relationships based on trust, empathy and shared responsibility. You’ll develop strong clinical skills and interpersonal abilities that will set you apart in the job market.
Work with virtual reality for the treatment of phobias and mindfulness, and discover how artificial intelligence optimises symptom detection and emotional analysis.
Be involved in all stages of care: from self-help programmes and group dynamics to high-intensity one-to-one sessions, liaising with medical and community teams.
Apply CBT, ACT, MBCT and DBT; explore e-therapy and Open Dialogue; and co-create intervention plans with each patient.
Attend theoretical and practical seminars, workshops and online courses, with exclusive materials and UAX certificates that will boost your CV.
You’ll be trained by a team of professionals with diverse specialisms and skills who work together to provide comprehensive care for patients, addressing a range of needs—from diagnoses and treatments to emotional support and counselling.
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The leading neurorehabilitation platform that integrates assessment, intervention and data analysis within a digital clinical environment, bringing students closer to real-world professional practice from day one.
Through customisable exercises and continuous monitoring, it enables students to work on key functions such as memory, attention and executive functions, facilitating evidence-based intervention tailored to each patient.
Its use in the programme is geared towards practical application at different stages of the life cycle, and is integrated into modules such as:
Professionals’ Council
PhD in Translational Medicine, with training in Clinical Psychology and Health, Neuroscience and Behavioural Biology, and Child Neuropsychology. Accredited assistant professor and director of the Neuropsicoteca.com project, an academy aimed at psychology professionals.
Degree in Psychology, Master in Human Resources and Communication. Specialist in artificial intelligence, marketing and therapeutic strategies. Participates in the PEAR-PAD project on the use of virtual reality applied to Psychology.
PhD in Psychology, Master in General Health Psychology and Master in Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Expert in Multivariate Statistics. His research focuses on ageism and self-perceptions of ageing and its relationship with cognition in older people. He has experience in neuropsychological rehabilitation in acquired brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.
Graduate in biology and psychology, master's degree in research in psychology from the UNED, PhD from the Autonomous University of Madrid, expert in child abuse. Researcher and psychology teacher since 2009.
Degree and PhD in Psychology. Master in Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapy, with more than 20 years of experience in clinical and health psychology. Specialist in couple and sexual therapy, and in research on behaviour and animal welfare, with publications and presentations at international congresses.
Doctor and Graduate in Psychology. Specialist in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapist, with experience in various hospitals, including the Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Toledo. Lecturer in master's degrees and supervisor of residents. She directs the project "Psychological vulnerability in eating disorders" and has participated in projects of the National R&D&I Plan.
PhD in Health Sciences and Degree in Clinical Psychology. He has more than 20 publications and has been principal investigator in several competitive projects. He is a specialist in neuropsychological bases linked to learning difficulties, as well as in psychotherapy of grief, ageing and dementia processes.
PhD in Clinical, Legal and Forensic Psychology, specialist in Forensic Psychology and with a postgraduate degree in training for professionals working with victims of gender violence. A professional with a long career and numerous publications, she is part of the Mental Health Research Group at UAX, where she addresses the relationship between attachment, traumatic beliefs and traumatic symptomatology.
PhD in Psychology and graduate from the University of Jaén. She has 10 years of professional experience, in addition to 6 years of postgraduate teaching experience and 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience. Author of several scientific articles.
PhD in Psychology and Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Master in Family and Couple Therapy for Health Professionals and Master in Mediation and Conflict Management. Her professional career has been developed in the private clinical setting and in Social Services. She participates in several research groups and is the author of several scientific publications, as well as a speaker at conferences and specialised seminars.
Graduate in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology. He has more than 25 years of professional experience and extensive teaching experience in masters and postgraduate courses. He is the author of several book chapters and scientific articles, and has participated in competitive research projects.
PhD in Neurosciences, specialising in Neuropsychology, and Master's Degree in Teacher Training. Research coordinator of the Dean's Office of Nursing and Psychology at the UAX, with experience in national and regional research projects. Author of articles in indexed journals and participant in multiple publications.
Graduate in Psychology and Master's Degree in General Health Psychology. He has supervised doctoral theses and has extensive experience in funded research projects, as well as multiple publications and participations in national and international conferences.
Doctor in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, health psychologist, forensic psychologist and specialist in neuropsychology. Author of numerous articles, book chapters and presentations at conferences. Director of the Expert Unit in the private sphere and judicial expert witness in the public defender's office of the Official College of Psychology of Madrid. He collaborates with the National Police and Civil Guard in the gender violence homicide investigation team (VioGen).
Graduate in Psychology, with a Master's degree in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. Expert in Eating Disorders (ED) and child and adolescent psychopathology. Advanced EMDR therapist, certified by EMDR Europe Association, specialised in ED, OCD, DID, BPD, obesity, PTSD and emergency psychopathology, including interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Degree in Psychology, with specialisation in Industrial and Clinical Psychology and teaching training. Head of Training and Development, with over 25 years' experience in Human Resources. Teacher specialising in interview, personality and psycho-technical skills, with experience in preparing for competitive examinations for security forces and public administration. Since 2019, Ensign Psychologist RV in the Military Emergency Unit (UCO: CG UME).
Bióloga sanitaria y psicóloga de la salud, máster en investigación en psicología, doctora en biomedicina y experta en maltrato infantil. Profesora universitaria desde 2011 e investigadora en psicología sobre maltrato infantil desde el punto de vista de la detección en niños y adolescentes y consecuencias en adultos.
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The Official Master's Degree in General Health Psychology lasts 18 months and consists of 90 ECTS. It is a degree that is taught on campus at the Chamartín campus of UAX. It starts in October.
El Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria habilita para ejercer como psicólogo general sanitario, adquiriendo las competencias adecuadas para la realización de investigaciones, evaluaciones e intervenciones psicológicas sobre los distintos comportamientos.
Para cursar este postgrado en psicología es necesario ser licenciados o graduados en Psicología, y haber cursado 90 ECTS de carácter clínico/sanitario.
Si has cursado el grado en psicología o el grado en psicología online cumples los requisitos para acceder al máster de Psicología General Sanitaria. En este contenido te contamos qué es la psicología general sanitaria y todos sus requisitos para estudiarla.
Psychologists in possession of the Master's Degree in General Health Psychology will be the only ones who will be able to work professionally in the health sector, in private mental health centres, specialised care centres (eating disorders, child and youth, senior citizens, drug addiction, etc.), public and private institutions dedicated to the prevention and promotion of health in different environments (family, work, school), counselling and expert services, health management, research and training. In this article we tell you everything a general health psychologist can do.
Un psicólogo clínico es un psicólogo especialista en Psicología Clínica, formado normalmente mediante el sistema PIR, y está habilitado para ejercer como especialista en el Sistema Nacional de Salud y en contextos donde se requiere atención psicológica especializada. En cambio, el psicólogo general sanitario es un profesional regulado que obtiene su habilitación a través del Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria y puede realizar actividades sanitarias de evaluación intervención y promoción de la salud psicológica, principalmente en el ámbito sanitario privado, pero no ocupa la categoría de especialista clínico ni sustituye al psicólogo clínico cuando la normativa exige atención especializada. Aquí te contamos las diferencias entre ambos perfiles y las salidas laborales de cada uno.
Other related qualifications
The UAX promotes the culture of quality among the university community through the UAX Quality System (SIUAX), for which the University Management is ultimately responsible, ensuring that the planning of the system is implemented to effectively meet the quality objectives, the satisfaction of needs, requirements and expectations of customers and interested parties.
The responsible bodies are:
- Governing Council: the highest decision-making body in the academic sphere and responsible for the deployment of improvement in academic processes. It is made up of the Rector, the Vice-Rectors, the Deans, the Secretary General and the Directorate of Student Services. Those responsible for the areas of Talent and Technology also participate.
- Faculty/Centre Board: body for monitoring the deployment of academic processes at faculty level. It is made up of the head of the faculty, the heads of studies of the degree programmes and the quality coordinator.
- Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee (SIM): responsible for ensuring academic quality and compliance with the commitments made in the programme report. It is made up of the head of studies, lecturers, the quality manager and at least one student.
This organisational structure channels two-way communication of the different improvement actions and ensures the construction of a quality culture at the University.
Access for queries, complaints and claims
We listen to the real demands of our students and employees, because we believe in the continuous improvement of results. Therefore, we always want to hear what you want to tell us.
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This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team from the Fundación para el Conocimiento Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
