Master’s specialisation in Occupational Health Psychology The Master’s specialisation Occupational Health Psychology draws upon and integrates knowledge of several disciplines in psychology, with a clear focus on employees and their work setting. You will learn how to improve the quality of working life and how to protect and promote the safety, health and well-being of employees. As such, the focus is not only on employees’ physical condition, but also on emotional, cognitive, motivational and behavioural factors. You will therefore study the employee and his/her work environment from the perspective of three disciplines in psychology: health psychology, social and organisational psychology, and cognitive psychology.
Kirsten van Wijk, alumna
Why this specialisation at Leiden University?
‘During this programme you learn how to use theoretical knowledge for solving problems. I really liked the small-scale character of the specialisation, as I could really get to know my fellow students and teachers.’
u Leiden University is the only university in The Netherlands where you can study this specialisation. u The integrative approach and the combination of theory with analysis of real-life case studies make this specialisation unique and useful for a wide range of careers. u You will study subjects that are relevant for organisations and employees, such as work stress, safety, worksite health promotion, motivation, and work-life balance.
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