Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Tübingen offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (polyvalent) program, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and practices. The program is structured to meet the requirements of the Psychotherapist Act and the Approbation Ordinance, allowing graduates to pursue a career in psychotherapy.

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
• Academic Degree: Bachelor (mono)
• Restricted Admission: Yes, in first and higher semesters
• Regular Duration of Studies: 6 semesters
• Is a Combination Subject Required?: No
• Application Deadline for 1st Semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program Start: Winter semester
• Language of Instruction: German
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

On What Criteria Are Applicants Selected?

The selection of applicants is based on the following criteria:

• Average grade of the higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
• Result of the voluntary study aptitude test BaPsy-DGPs Detailed explanations of the selection procedure and the legally binding regulations can be found in the selection statute.

Which Requirements Must I Meet for Studies?

The requirement for studying at the University of Tübingen is the general higher education entrance qualification, usually the Abitur, or another higher education entrance qualification (e.g., the Deltaprüfung for study applicants with a university of applied sciences entrance qualification or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification). Applicants with foreign school diplomas should contact the department of advising and admission of international students.

For the study of psychology, good knowledge of the English language and interest in mathematics, biology, and an interest in interdisciplinary work are necessary.

Which Languages Must I Know?

The language of study and examination is German. Individual courses may be conducted in English. In particular, the relevant specialist literature is often in English. Therefore, English language skills at the B2 level are expected. However, a formal proof of English language skills is not required. German language skills in the amount of DSH-2 (TestDaF 4) are expected from foreign students.

Program Details

Which Topics Are Dealt With in the Program?

The Bachelor's program in Psychology (polyvalent) is aimed at applicants who are interested in psychological content and processes, i.e., human experience and behavior, and who either want to become psychotherapists or pursue a career or research career in the field of psychology.

In contrast to the general Bachelor's degree in Psychology (this study program is also offered in Tübingen), the polyvalent Bachelor's degree includes the required content according to the Approbation Ordinance from the areas of medicine, pharmacology, prevention, rehabilitation, and professional ethics/law. Important elements of the study program are also two compulsory internships in the psychotherapeutic field.

What Is Special About the Tübingen Program?

The study of psychology in Tübingen is characterized by a natural science orientation. Students receive broad methodological training (research methods, statistics, and diagnostics) and can acquire in-depth competencies in the application of empirical research techniques in experimental practical courses in small working groups. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to set their own priorities by choosing between the modules "Business Psychology" and "Knowledge, Communication, and Media Psychology". One of these areas can be deepened, allowing students to sharpen their own study profile.

How Is the Program Structured?

The study program initially focuses on acquiring theoretical knowledge in the basic subjects of psychology (general psychology and biological basics, personality, developmental, and social psychology), as well as on thorough methodological training in the empirical research methods of psychology. Cognitive psychology forms the connecting element of the basic disciplines and is based on a broad range of methods. The research focuses of the basic area are perception, language, action planning, number processing, as well as social communication and interaction processes. A basic introduction to the application aspects of psychology takes place from the third semester. The application area includes the theory of disorders, educational psychology, and procedural law as compulsory areas, as well as business psychology or knowledge, communication, and media psychology as elective subjects. Furthermore, an introduction to the areas of medicine, pharmacology, prevention, rehabilitation, and professional ethics/law takes place. Important elements of the study program are also two compulsory internships in the psychotherapeutic field and the scientific final thesis (Bachelor's thesis).

After Your Studies

Career Prospects

After completing the Bachelor's degree in Psychology (polyvalent), graduates are qualified for basic psychological activities. The Bachelor's degree is primarily associated with simple psychological activities, e.g., in the areas of counseling and diagnostics, or with assisting activities under the supervision of psychologists with a diploma or Master's degree. However, the polyvalent Bachelor's program mainly lays the foundation for the consecutive Master's program in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. With the polyvalent Bachelor's degree, non-clinical consecutive Psychology Master's programs can also be connected.

Postgraduate Programs

The completion of the 6-semester Bachelor's program in Psychology (polyvalent) qualifies students for the subsequent Master's program in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (4 semesters). If no psychotherapeutic activity is aimed for, a general Master's degree in Psychology or School Psychology can also be connected. Furthermore, a consecutive Master's program - regardless of the focus - enables access to a career in science and research. For example, an independent scientific work can be carried out within the framework of a doctorate.