Clinical and Health Psychology

application deadline and start date information online. Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31 Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location Barcelona, Spain Disciplines Clinical Psychology Overview This Clinical and Health Psychology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the study of psychological aspects of health and mental disorders, supporting research into key areas such as developmental psychopathology, neurocognitive processes, and behavioural health. It enables investigation of clinical problems with the aim of improving understanding, assessment, and intervention in mental health care. Key Facts The academic environment integrates candidates into competitive research teams led by internationally recognised experts, fostering participation in ongoing projects and access to research resources. Candidates engage with topics including eating behaviour, body image, obesity, and chronic pain, while benefiting from seminars and collaboration within a small, focused cohort that supports personalised research development. Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality and coherence, and supporting alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on methodology, monitoring progress, facilitating participation in academic activities, and assisting with thesis preparation and completion, often through publication-based research outputs. Programme Structure Courses include: Developmental Psychopathology Neurocognition and Social Cognition Eating Behaviour, Body Image and Obesity Pain and Health Psychology Clinical Research Methods Thesis Research and Supervision Admission requirements 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 Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Clinical or Health Psychology required; related fields (e.g. Medicine, Education, Health or Social Sciences) may be accepted upon approval CV must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and research skills in clinical psychology Submission of a doctoral thesis project aligned with programme research lines Thesis supervision must be feasible and agreed by a department member B1 level required in Catalan, Spanish, or English for international applicants Background, CV, and suitability for doctoral study evaluated (30%) Academic qualifications and potential for pre-doctoral funding considered (25%) Full-time commitment to the programme assessed (25%) Personal interview may be conducted (20%) Up to 30 ECTS of supplementary training in research methodology may be required Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International — Non-residents: 1,230 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year) EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 1,230 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year) Additional Details If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545. Living costs Barcelona, Spain 1,241-2,192 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.