Your contribution to a health-conscious society. Bachelor Gesundheitspsychologie* (B.Sc.)
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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Language : German
Shape a healthy society. Study “Gesundheitspsychologie”.
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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Time for Health: Your Career Opportunities.
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:
Consultant for Health and Prevention
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.
Consultant for Health and Prevention
Health Adviser
Your career opportunities. Future-oriented.
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.
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Why you should study “Gesundheitspsychologie”
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.
What your “Gesundheitspsychologie” degree at IU looks like
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.
Your opportunities with a degree in the field of health psychology
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.
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