Overview

These two branches share the same psychological principles and models and the same research methods, and their area of application varies according to the end-users and their situations (health in the general population and health in sports practitioners).

The two research areas are important for the development of health and well-being, whether physical, psychological or social, and have a long research tradition.

Professional opportunities

This programme in Health and Sports Psychology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona provides the following principal career options:

health psychology
psychology of sport
psychology of physical activity
specialist research in the field of health
specialist research in the field of sport.

Programme Structure

Lines of research:

Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Health
Mindfulness, Psychoneuroimmunology and Chronic Pain
Motivation and Sport
Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care
Stress, Confrontation and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 28 February, 30 May, 31 July, 15 October, 28 November

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 5 other PhDs in 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

Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
Motivation letter
Research project or plan
DNI / Passport
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
Language level accreditation
Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques

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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

540 EUR / year

≈ 540 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

540 EUR / year

≈ 540 EUR / year

Additional Details

aprox. €540 per year

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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Scholarships Information

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