Overview

This Psychiatry programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on comprehensive research in psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuroscience, supporting both basic and clinical investigation of mental health. It enables the study of complex mental disorders through diverse methodological approaches, including biological, psychological, and social perspectives.

Key Facts

The academic environment is interdisciplinary and cross-cutting, bringing together candidates from multiple professional backgrounds and fostering collaboration across research groups and healthcare institutions. Candidates engage with areas such as neurobiology, epidemiology, psychopathology, biomarkers, and therapeutic approaches, contributing to advancements in mental health research and clinical practice.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on research design, monitoring progress, facilitating access to hospital and research infrastructures, and supporting thesis preparation and completion within a collaborative and innovation-focused setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neurobiological and Psychosocial Research in Mental Health
Clinical Research on Mental Disorders
Epidemiology and Psychopathology
Biomarkers and Diagnostic Methods
Prevention and Therapeutics in Psychiatry
Forensic and Applied Mental Health Studies
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, July 31, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 3 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in Spain

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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

Degree in Medicine, Psychology, or related Health Sciences required; related fields (e.g. Biomedicine, Biology, Nutrition) may be considered
Preference for candidates with research experience, methodological knowledge, and clinical background
Master’s degree in Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, or Neurosciences preferred
Proficiency in English required; Spanish required for international applicants (minimum B1)
Academic record and relevant training evaluated (50%)
Research experience (publications, projects, conferences) assessed (30%)
Language proficiency evaluated (10%)
Research grants considered (5%)
Academic stays abroad evaluated (5%)
Up to 30 ECTS of supplementary training may be required based on prior background

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / 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

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

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