Program Overview

BSc Health Psychology

Overview

The BSc Health Psychology program at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) aims to educate competent bachelors in psychology with scientific insight, solid base of scientific knowledge in psychology, and professional application skills in the field of personal and public health and well-being.

Programme Description

This program is designed to provide thorough knowledge on healthcare systems, aims and objectives of health maintenance and promotion, system requirements and demands, and the role of mental health professionals in meeting these needs.

Why Study Psychology at LSMU?

• Degree is recognized in the EU.
• The program is prepared according to the EuroPsy requirements.
• This large-scale program especially well meets the needs of students who are interested in mind and body relationship, behavior sciences, and health promotion and treatment of health disorders.
• You will have classes with students from different study programs (medicine, nursing, and social work), so you will learn how to work in healthcare teams.
• The University provides many opportunities to develop practical skills in various healthcare, educational, and occupational areas as well as in the largest clinical hospital in the Baltic States.
• The University provides a variety of laboratories and equipment for experiments in psychology and neurosciences as well as an opportunity to implement their innovative ideas in the Centre of Psychological Well-being and Health Education.
• Multicultural environment and student community: international students from 89 different countries make up nearly 29% of the total student population at LSMU.
• Possibility to spend a semester or a whole academic year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program.
• Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Introduction to Studies
• Introduction to Psychology
• Psychology of Communication
• Neurophysiology and Biological Bases of Psychology
• Humanitarian-Social Sciences
• Lithuanian language
• Basic Statistics
• Human Ecology and Sustainable Social Development

Year 2

• Health Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
• Scientific Literature Analysis
• Lithuanian language
• Coursework

Year 3

• Clinical Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Educational Psychology and Practice
• Crisis and Disaster Psychology
• Psychological Assessment and Practice
• Ethical Issues in Psychology
• Psychiatry
• Health Care Systems, Economics, and Management
• Research Planning and Design
• Coursework

Year 4

• Counselling Psychology
• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Rehabilitation Psychology
• Behavioural Medicine
• Statistical Analysis in Psychological Research
• Health Policy
• Academic Writing
• Preparation and Defence of Bachelor’s Thesis

Admission Requirements

• Entry Qualification: High school / secondary education (or higher)
• Language Requirements: English
• Other Requirements: At least 2 reference(s) should be provided
• Territory Requirements: Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Pakistan

Tuition Fees

• €4,108 per year
• Application fee: €150 (one-time, non-refundable)
• Registration fee: €250 (one-time, non-refundable)

Career Opportunities

• Continue your education in Master, Doctorate, and PhD programs
• Work in projects
• Work as an assistant psychologist, a research assistant, or HR assistant
• Work in health, social, educational, and organizational sectors

Application Deadline

• 6 July 2025, 23:59:59 (Eastern European Time)

Studies Commence

• 1 September 2025