Specialize in general health psychology and master innovative techniques for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various population groups from a comprehensive approach..

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You will be able to focus on the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals of all ages, from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach.

In addition, you will master the most innovative research methods to address current challenges in the field of health psychology.

What it prepares you for

You will become familiar with all the processes involved in the development of the profession:

  • You will design protocols and conduct assessments of individual, family, and group needs. You will carry out evaluations, diagnoses, programs, and treatments, all from the perspective of a transdisciplinary, person-centered psychology model.
  • You will learn the key aspects of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach.
  • You will master the most advanced theories and the most innovative procedures in the field of human health.
  • You will have access to advanced training in research techniques to develop, present, and defend your thesis through a Doctoral program.

This master’s degree qualifies the student as a General Health Psychologist, allowing them to work in the private sector and in general healthcare settings, excluding the National Health System.

  • Private practice
  • Associations, foundations, and organizations dedicated to the field of mental health
  • Associations, foundations, and organizations dedicated to the care sector (day centers, nursing homes, specialized care centers)

Who is the target audience?

It is aimed at graduates in:

Será necesario tener 90 ECTS de carácter específicamente sanitario además de contar con una nota media, igual o superior a 6,5 para poder iniciar el proceso de admisión.

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology

Dicho título será otorgado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Credits

90 ECTS
1º curso 60 ECTS
2º curso 30 ECTS

Vacancies Offered

160

Schedule

Monday to Wednesday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Duration

September 2025 – January 2027

Modality

On-site

Minimum and maximum number of ECTS credits per type of enrollment and year

30 -60 ECTS.

 

Resto de años: 30 – 90 ECTS. (a tiempo completo) 1º curso y resto de años: 12 -30 ECTS (a tiempo parcial)
Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation timeline

The Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology was implemented in the 2016/17 academic year, the first year, and in the 2017/18 academic year, the second year, according to RD 1393/2007.

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
1. Fundamentos científicos y profesionales de la Psicología Sanitaria
Scientific and Professional Foundations of General Health Psychology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
3
State and regional legislation governing the different areas of practice. Rights and duties of professionals and service users.
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
3
2. Evaluación y diagnóstico en Psicología de la Salud
Assessment and Diagnosis in Child and Adolescent Psychology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis in Adulthood
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Assessment and Diagnosis in Psychology of the Elderly
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
3. Intervención en Psicología de la Salud
Intervention in Child and Adolescent Psychology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Intervention in Adult Psychology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Intervention in Psychology with the Elderly
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
4. Entrenamiento en habilidades Básicas de Psicólogo General Sanitario
Training in Professional Skills
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
6
5. Prácticas
External Internship I
CAR
SEM
CRD
PE
2 SEM
12
External Internship II
CAR
SEM
CRD
PE
3 SEM
18
6. Trabajo Fin de Máster
Master’s Thesis
CAR
SEM
CRD
TFM
3 SEM
12

Practices

Selection process
The internship coordinator sends the candidates to the companies, which select the student based on his or her experience, qualities and skills.
2.Follow-up
During the internship, the student is assigned two tutors: Company Tutor and University Tutor. The Company, by agreement, undertakes to monitor, advise, support and evaluate the progress of the students, guaranteeing guidance and consultation of the student.
Completion
At the end of the externship, the company tutor will provide an evaluation report that contributes to the evaluation of these students.

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In which the student will integrate into the work teams of external institutions as a full professional to gain experience and the necessary skills for professional practice.

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Teaching Staff

Maria Martín Vivar

Directora Académica del Máster Universitario en Psicología General Sanitaria

Alejandro Villena Moya

Psicólogo General Sanitario. Sexólogo Clínico

Daniel Redero

Psicólogo Sanitario. Máster en Neuropsicología Clínica. Áreas de Discapacidad Intelectual y de Psicogeriatría

Macarena Rodríguez

Psicóloga Sanitaria

Patricia Pradera

Psicóloga clínica con especialidad en Psicooncología, Neuropsicología Y Psicoterapia de Tiempo Limitado. Responsable de Programas de Prevención y Calidad de Vida de la Fundación MD Anderson Cancer Center España

Teodoro Herranz

Psicólogo especialista en Psicología clínica. Director de la Escuela de Psicoterapia y Psicodrama

Pedro Martín-Barrajón

Psicólogo Experto en Emergencias y Catástrofes por el Consejo General de la Psicología de España. Coordinador Red Nacional Psicólogos para la Prevención del Suicidio

Karla Gallo

Licenciada en Psicología. Experta en evaluación con técnicas proyectivas por la Sociedad Española de Rorschach y Métodos Proyectivos

Sofía Carriles

Licenciada en Psicología. Psicoterapeuta Cognitivo Analítica. Sexóloga Clínica

Rocío Burgaz

Psicóloga General Sanitario y Neuropsicóloga. Especialidad Psicooncología

Roberto Alcover

Psicólogo Sanitario y Terapeuta Familiar acreditado por la FEATF

David Roncero

Doctor en Psicología Clínica, Legal y Forense. Psicólogo Especialista en Psicoterapia por la European Federation of Psychologists Association (EFPA)

Francisco Javier López Cánovas

Licenciado en Medicina. Psiquiatra. Especialista en psicoterapia

Susana Martínez

Licenciada en Psicología, Psicóloga Sanitaria, Máster en Terapia Familiar Sistémica y Máster en Gerontología Educativa y Social. Especialista en mediación familiar.

Ángela Osuna

Psicóloga y Master en Neuropsicología cognitiva. Diploma de estudios avanzados en el doctorado en neurociencias

Elena Bernabéu Brotóns

Vicedecana de Organización Académica y Calidad. Facultad Educación y Psicología. UFV.

Marta de Prado García

Doctora en Psicología. Psicóloga Sanitaria, forense, Psicoterapeuta y terapeuta familiar.

Miriam Granado Peinado

Doctora en Psicología. Profesora Contratada Doctora (ANECA)

Mar Muñoz Alegre

Doctora en Psicología por la Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid

Blanca Susana Matalobos

Licenciada en Psicología por la Universidad Complutense , Colegiada nº M-17871

Cristina Ferández

Psicóloga Clínica vía PIR con amplia experiencia en el área, y Doctora en Psicología por la Universidad Pontifica de Comillas

Feliciano Villar Posada

Doctor en Psicología por la Universidad de Barcelona

Gabriela Gonzalez Mussano

Licenciada en Psicología. UNC. Argentina. Post- Grado en Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil

Gema Pérez Rojo

Dra en Psicología y Catedrática del área de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológico en la Universidad CEU San Pablo

Javier López Martínez

Doctor en Psicología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Luisa Fernanda Yágüez Ariza

Psicóloga Especialista en Psicología Clínica. Intervención en Crisis

Carlos Alberto Marchena Giráldez

Profesor en Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Milena Medina Pinilla

Psicóloga y Mediadora familiar en CAEF y práctica privada. Docente en distintas instituciones (Colegio de psicólogos, Colegio de abogados, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria y Universidad Complutense)

José Carlos Peláez Álvarez

FEA en Psiquiatria en Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón

Robin Rica

Director de la Unidad de Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria en Instituto Centta

Clara de Cendra
Raquel Sánchez Sanz
Patricia López Frutos

Postgraduate Price 24/25

Title of title

Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology

Total

10.950€

Reservation of a place

1.708€

Tuition fees

9.242€

Scholarships and grants

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When you are registered in the Candidate Portal, you will need to attach different documents in order to make the reservation.

2

Once admitted, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see fee schedule).

3

Once you have reserved your place, you will be able to self-enroll through the University Portal of the University within the period communicated via email by the Academic Coordination.

4

Finally, you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile, being able to opt for discounts of up to 50%. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

We recommend to see the complete guide for the admission process. You can find more details to take into account in multiple cases that can be very useful.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Applicant Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Apply for registration in the candidate portal through
  2. postgrado@ufv.es.
  3. Upload the required documentation.
  4. Conduct the admission interview*.
  5. Reserve your place if you are admitted.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

Admission Application Form completed electronically.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
2 letters of recommendation*.
Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport.
A recent, passport-size, color photograph.
*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees.

If you have studied in Spain:

Certified copy of both sides of the university academic degree (in case the Bachelor’s degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) if you apply for access to any of the following master’s degree programs:
University Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology
If you are a graduate from a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

Certified copy of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Master’s Degrees

Photocopy of the university degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 24/48 hours.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once the decision of the admissions committee is known, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee **.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The 15-day deadline may be reduced if the application for admission is made within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to self-enroll you will need to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.

If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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