Do you want to help others lead a healthy and self-determined life? Then studying health psychology is perfect for you!
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Non-communicable, chronic diseases such as musculoskeletal disorders, heart diseases, or cancer, along with mental illnesses, represent the majority of the disease burden in many countries. The aim of the Bachelor’s “Gesundheitspsychologie” at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) is to provide you with the key knowledge and skills to help others lead healthy and autonomous lives. You will delve deep into societal core topics and key areas of health psychology. In your electives, you will gain practical competencies in various fields such as developing theory-based interventions, corporate reintegration, burnout prevention, and digital health. After graduation, exciting job prospects await you, such as in health consulting, corporate health management, or the digital transformation of healthcare.
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Your studies in health psychology are as multifaceted as the career paths that await you. Depending on what you're passionate about, you can work in different industries. For example, work in the field of:
Promoting health is the most important task in your day-to-day work in this industry. You can work as a consultant, for example for health insurance companies, or in the area of further education and training to create health-promoting working and living conditions by (re)designing structures and processes.
Promoting health is the most important task in your day-to-day work in this industry. You can work as a consultant, for example for health insurance companies, or in the area of further education and training to create health-promoting working and living conditions by (re)designing structures and processes.
What keeps people healthy? This question is the crucial starting point for your work as a health consultant. You primarily work with people who want to maintain their health, avoid risk factors, and prevent diseases. You provide detailed information and advice on healthy lifestyles and develop personalised nutrition and treatment strategies. Advice and measures on how to live a healthier life with the help of current trends, digital media, or gadgets are also part of a health consultant’s know-how.
Your studies in Health Psychology are opening a whole new range of opportunities for you and your career. Be ready to make an impact and to work in an industry as diverse as your learned skills.
You study completely on your own terms. Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
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You don't need a specific NC to study this programme at IU. We don't have a strenuous selection process or waiting semesters. Instead, we prefer to get to know you personally and discuss where your talents and strengths lie so you can achieve your individual goals.
You can study the “Gesundheitspsychologie” Bachelor’s entirely independently of time and place. Thanks to the virtual learning format with interactive online courses, you can complete your IU studies anytime, anywhere.
Yes, that’s no problem at IU. Aside from qualifying through a high school diploma or equivalent, those without a diploma also have the opportunity to enter our Bachelor's programme. You can study "Gesundheitspsychologie” without a high school diploma if you have completed advanced training, hold a master craftsman's certificate, or have at least two years of vocational training followed by at least three years of work experience.
The Bachelor's programme Gesundheitspsychologie lasts 36, 48, or 72 months, depending on which time model you choose. If you need more time and semesters for your studies, that’s absolutely no problem.
After your studies, your main goal is to maintain people's health. Psychologists trained in Health Psychology work in the promotion of health behaviour and rehabilitation, the prevention of risk behaviour and health education and information. In today's society, the connection between psyche and physical health is the focus of your everyday work, which you can already immerse yourself in after your Bachelor's degree. You can gain a foothold in many sectors, but especially in health insurance companies, rehabilitation facilities, corporate health management or health policy.
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Studying opens up new paths: You expand your knowledge and are ready to take on more responsibility. This leads to new career opportunities and advancement possibilities. Additionally, personal development is a major advantage of your studies. You invest in yourself and your professional competencies, actively shaping your career future. Moreover, studying is fun – especially when it fits into your life like it does at IU.
In the distance learning programme “Gesundheitspsychologie”, you acquire in-depth knowledge of health psychology, psychological diagnostics, and research methods. In the elective area, you can specialise in one of four areas:
“Interventionsentwicklung im digitalen Zeitalter”, “Gesundheitsberatung”, “betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement” as well as “KI und digitale Transformation”. Practical projects allow you to apply your knowledge and you can complete an optional internship.
A degree in “Gesundheitspsychologie” opens a variety of career doors for you. In health consulting, you use your knowledge to coach others on stress management and health-promoting behaviour – communication is your key to success here. In corporate health management, you actively contribute to designing and implementing initiatives to promote employee health, navigating between legal requirements and corporate interests. Your expertise is also in demand when it comes to the development and execution of health projects, creating evidence-based programmes for prevention and health promotion that benefit not just individuals, but entire communities. In short, your studies pave the way for you to make a significant contribution to a society to which health is becoming increasingly important.
