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Application and admission Clinical Neuropsychology: national procedure

This is the national application and admission procedure for the Clinical Neuropsychology track of the MSc Psychologie en Geestelijke Gezondheid.

Please read before continuing

Are you applying with a Bachelor's diploma obtained in the Netherlands? 

Then you must follow the national procedure below.

 

Follow the procedure below

Are you applying with a Bachelor's diploma from a non-Dutch educational institution*?

Then you must follow the international procedure.

 

Go to the international procedure

*including Suriname, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

a) Check your eligibility

Students of Tilburg University

Bachelor’s students of Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (TSB)

The following TSB bachelor’s make you eligible to the Master’s:

  • Bachelor Psychology with one of the majors in Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, Lifespan and Developmental Psychology, Medical Psychology, or Forensic Psychology; or one of the Dutch-language equivalents.
  • Bachelor Psychology with the differentiation Psychology and Health (Psychologie en Gezondheid – students started in cohort 2015-2016 or earlier)

Are you a student of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (TSB) who has successfully completed:

  • an individual pre-Master's program granted by the Examination Board of TSB
    OR
  • the so-called connecting (convenant) program of Toegepaste Psychologie at Fontys Eindhoven?

Then you will be admitted to this Master's program without additional requirements.

For admission to this Master's program, register in Studielink (see Step 1 of the admission procedure below).

Another TSB bachelor’s program

(Organization and Management Studies, Human Resource Studies, Sociology, or Global Management of Social Issues). In order to be admitted you need to have completed:

  • Six basic psychological courses: Experimental Psychology (Functieleer), Brain and behavior (Hersenen en gedrag), Developmental Psychology (Ontwikkelingsleer), Psychology of Personality (Persoonlijkheidspsychologie), Social Psychology (Sociale Psychologie) and Psychopathology (Psychopathologie). Instead of the Social Psychology course, it is also sufficient if the Social Psychology for International Students or Introduction to Psychology for International Students course (Sociale Psychologie voor MAW or Inleiding Psychologie voor maatschappijwetenschappen) has been obtained
  • Psychological Assessment (Psychodiagnostiek)
  • Three specific (major) psychology courses

Note: Admission to the Master's program does not mean that you will automatically meet the requirements to start working as a basic psychologist in the GGZ or forensic care sectors. Please consult the information on the webpage Bewijsstukken voor aanvragen LOGO-Verklaring: vragen en antwoorden.

Do you have questions about the procedure?

Bachelor’s students of other Schools of Tilburg University

In order to be admitted you need to have sufficient knowledge:

  • Six basic psychological courses: Experimental Psychology (Functieleer), Brain and behavior (Hersenen en gedrag), Developmental Psychology (Ontwikkelingsleer), Psychology of Personality (Persoonlijkheidspsychologie), Social Psychology (Sociale Psychologie) and Psychopathology (Psychopathologie)
  • Psychological Assessment (Psychodiagnostiek)
  • Three specific (major) psychology courses
  • Courses in research methods and statistics

The criteria used for admission can be found in the course list.

You can apply by registering yourself in Studielink.

  • Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Should you fail to meet all the prerequisites for admission to the Master's program, you may be able to make up this so-called deficit by taking a individual pre-Master's Program. Whether this will be possible depends on the size of identified deficiencies.

Do you want to know if you are admissible?
Only by registering in Studielink you apply for admission, which is the only way to find out whether you are eligible for the Master's program. See the admission procedure below.

Note: Admission to the Master's program does not mean that you will automatically meet the requirements to start working as a basic psychologist in the GGZ or forensic care sectors. Please consult the information on the webpage Bewijsstukken voor aanvragen LOGO-Verklaring: vragen en antwoorden.

Do you have questions about the procedure?

Students of other Dutch universities

Students with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

  • The Psychology Bachelor’s programs of all Dutch universities offer sufficient basic knowledge in their programs. However, you also need to have sufficient knowledge of a number of specific (major) psychology courses.
  • The criteria used for admission can be found in the course list.

Note: Admission to the Master's program does not mean that you will automatically meet the requirements to start working as a basic psychologist in the GGZ or forensic care sectors. Please consult the information on the webpage Bewijsstukken voor aanvragen LOGO-Verklaring: vragen en antwoorden.

Do you have questions about the procedure?

Students with another Bachelor’s degree

In order to be admitted you need to have sufficient knowledge:

  • Six basic psychological courses: Experimental Psychology (Functieleer), Brain and behavior (Hersenen en gedrag), Developmental Psychology (Ontwikkelingsleer), Psychology of Personality (Persoonlijkheidspsychologie), Social Psychology (Sociale Psychologie) and Psychopathology (Psychopathologie)
  • Psychological Assessment (Psychodiagnostiek)
  • Three specific (major) psychology courses
  • Courses in research methods and statistics

The criteria used by the Admissions Committee for admission can be found in the course list.

You can apply by registering yourself in Studielink.

  • Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Should you fail to meet all the prerequisites for admission to the Master's program, you may be able to make up this so-called deficit by taking a individual pre-Master's program. Whether this will be possible depends on the size of identified deficiencies.

Do you want to know if you are admissible?
Only by registering in Studielink you apply for admission, which is the only way to find out whether you are eligible for the master's program. See the admission procedure below.

Note: Admission to the Master's program does not mean that you will automatically meet the requirements to start working as a basic psychologist in the GGZ or forensic care sectors. Please consult the information on the webpage Bewijsstukken voor aanvragen LOGO-Verklaring: vragen en antwoorden.

Do you have questions about the procedure?

Students of a Dutch university of applied sciences (hbo)

Students with a bachelor's degree of a university of applied sciences (hbo) in the Netherlands are not eligible for admission to the Master’s track Clinical Neuropsychology. For admission an academic (university) Bachelor's degree (preferably Psychology) is required.

  • It is not possible to follow a pre-Master's program in order to acquire admission to the Master's program.
  • The only exception applies to students who follow the so-called connecting convenant program during their studies at Fontys Toegepaste Psychologie (Eindhoven).

b) Consider the deadline

This Master's program starts end of August. You must register in Studielink before August 1. Register as soon as possible via Studielink, but no later than August 1.

  • Registering in Studielink is not yet enrolling in the Master’s program. So even if you are still in doubt, it is advisable to already register in Studielink. Then you will know in time where you stand regarding your eligibility.
  • You have not yet completed your Bachelor's degree? Then you can already register in Studielink.

Internship: it is necessary to start on time to search for an internship. You can find more information about this below under Step 3: Start finding an internship on time.

c) Follow the procedure for national applicants

Step 1: Register in Studielink

After you have registered in Studielink, the program's Admissions Committee will assess whether your previous education is a sufficient fit with this program to be admitted. Studielink opens on October 1.

  • The name of this Master's program in Studielink:
    In Dutch: M Psychologie en Geestelijke Gezondheid: Clinical Neuropsychology 
    In English: M Psychology and Mental Health: Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Clinical Neuropsychology is an element of the Master Psychologie en Geestelijke Gezondheid (CROHO-code 60076)
  • Please note: Name change from 1 September 2023 onwards! Cognitive Neuropsychology has become Clinical Neuropsychology. Until the end of the year, you may still encounter both names in communication from Tilburg University.

Enroll via Studielink

Enter an e-mail address in Studielink that you use regularly. Tilburg University will use this e-mail address to send you important information on your application and admission and/or to request additional information to assess your admissibility.

Step 2: Continue your application in our online application system

This step is not applicable for:  

Students who are currently enrolled or have already completed a Bachelor's -, or convenant’s program at Tilburg University that makes them directly admissible for this Master’s program.  

  • See the tabs “Students of Tilburg University” and “Students of a Dutch university of applied sciences (hbo)” below the heading Check your eligibility at the top of this webpage for an overview of Bachelor’s and convenant’s programs that make you directly admissible. 
  • If you are directly admissible with your Bachelor's-, or convenant’s program, you only need to register in Studielink . Please continue to Step 3: Admissions Committee's decision. 

In all other cases, you must continue your application in OSIRIS Aanmeld, our online application system, after you have registered in Studielink. 

Application in OSIRIS Aanmeld

Within 1 week of your registration in Studielink, you will receive two e-mails from Tilburg University.  

  • One e-mail contains your Tilburg University account details (your student number and Tilburg University e-mail address). You will not need these details for your application, but please save them carefully, as you will need them at a later stage.
  • The other e-mail contains your OSIRIS Aanmeld account details as well as information on how you can start your application in OSIRIS Aanmeld. If you have not received this e-mail within 1 week of your registration in Studielink, please contact the Admissions Committee via toelatingenprema-matsb@tilburguniversity.edu.

Upload your documents

When you are logged into OSIRIS Aanmeld you will have to upload several documents.  Please collect the requested documents and upload them in pdf-format.  

You will see exactly which documents you need to upload once you have filled out the necessary details in OSIRIS Aanmeld.  

Submit your application before the deadline as stated above

If you submit your application either close to or on the deadline, but have not uploaded the correct documents, Tilburg University reserves the right not to process your application.

After submitting your application

Our Admissions Committee will check that your application is complete, according to the requirements above. 

If your documents are not complete, you will be asked to submit any missing or replace any illegible document(s).  

You can check your application status anytime you log in to your account in OSIRIS Aanmeld. 

Step 3: Admissions Committee's decision

The Admissions Committee assesses whether your degree qualifies you for admission to this Master's program on a case-by-case basis.

You will receive the decision of the Admissions Committee by e-mail. In general, we aim to assess your application within six weeks.

There are three possibilities:

  • (Conditionally) accepted to the Master's program
    If you are conditionally accepted, this means that you are admitted to our Master's program (on the condition that we request additional information).

  • (Conditionally) accepted to the pre-Master's program
    It is possible that you do not completely fulfill the requirements. If this is the case, we may offer you an individual pre-Master's program to prepare you for the Master's program, provided that you send the originals or certified copies of your documents.

  • Rejected
    If you do not fulfill the admission requirements, your application will be rejected. We will e-mail you personally the reasons for the rejection.

Step 4: Start finding an internship on time

Prospective students of the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology must look for a suitable internship prior to the start of the program. However, you can start the Master without an internship place. Nevertheless, we encourage you to keep actively looking for an internship and start as early as possible.

  • For international students who do not speak Dutch, the program offers the possibility to do an internal internship at the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology. In consultation with the internship coordinators, it may be possible to do an external internship abroad. Please, if you would like to do an internship outside the Netherlands send an email to: internship.CNP@tilburguniversity.edu
  • Dutch speaking students are eligible for an external internship in a healthcare organization in the Netherlands, or can choose an internal internship.
  • It is important to start finding an internship, preferably in January, February, and March. To support you during your search, we highly recommend utilizing the following resources: 
    • The e-module Internships in the Master Clinical Neuropsychology. In this e-module, you will find important information about the internships and many tips for finding an internship on time. For example, you will find the conditions the internship position must meet and tips on writing a CV and a cover letter.Go to the e-module Internships -  Master Clinical Neuropsychology
    • Online Q&A sessions about the internship in the Master Clinical Neuropsychology. In these sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask any remaining questions you may have about securing an internship position after completing the e-module.The dates of the Q&A sessions will be announced in the spring of 2025.
    • We also have a Canvas internship support page with more information and many examples of suitable internship positions, including vacancies. The information to enroll on this Canvas page is in the e-module.
  • Students who find an external internship must submit this to the internship coordinators for approval.

If you have any questions, please contact us at internship.CNP@tilburguniversity.edu.

Step 5: Admitted, what's next?

Congratulations on being admitted to Tilburg University, either conditionally or unconditionally! 

You may be wondering what the next steps are. To ensure a smooth (and stress-free) start of your studies, we have prepared a timeline to give you an overview of the things you need to arrange before the start of your studies. 

On the timeline you can find information about:  

  • Completing your enrollment  
  • Paying your tuition fees 
  • Tips on finding accommodation (if applicable) 
  • Books and schedule 
  • Introduction activities like TOP week and your (mandatory) Study Program Introduction

Go to the Welcome page

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I best fill out the course list and can I get help with it?

At first sight it may seem difficult to fill out the course list, however it is something you really need to do yourself. Read the points of attention and tips on the course list carefully. It is not possible to get help from us in filling out the course list.

Only by submitting an application for admission to the Master's program will you be able to obtain a definite answer about your admissibility on the basis of your previous education.

How can I qualify for an individual pre-Master's program?

For students who do not completely fulfill the requirements for the Master’s program, there may be the option to get a so-called individual pre-Master's program. However, this is only possible when there are not too many deficiencies in your previous education and the pre-Master’s program does not exceed 60 ECTS.

To get an indication of your potential deficiencies, you can fill out the course list, which you can find at the top of this page under Check your eligibility.

  • In case - on the basis of your completed course list - you think you might be eligible for an individual pre-Master's program (so the subjects to be followed is not greater than 60 ECTS), follow the steps of the application procedure by registering via Studielink. This will set the admission procedure in motion.
  • Based on the information you provide (including a completed course list), your request will be assessed to decide whether you can actually qualify for an individual pre-Master's program.

Note
For students with a Bachelor's degree of a Dutch university of applied sciences (hbo) there is no option to apply for an individual pre-Master's program.

What can I expect after I have registered in Studielink?

With your registration in Studielink you have started the admission procedure.

  • For Tilburg University Bachelor's degree students who are directly eligible (see the Check your eligibility section at the top of this page), it is sufficient to register via Studielink. You will not receive an e-mail or confirmation from the Admission Committee. If you meet all admission requirements, your admission to the master's program will be processed automatically after completion of your Bachelor's program.
  • For all other students, the Admissions Board will assess the application on an individual basis. This means that in most cases you will have to provide additional information regarding your previous education (e.g., a completed list of subjects). You will receive an e-mail from the Admissions Board indicating which documents you have to submit, how and when you have to do so.

Note that if you want to apply with a diploma from a non-Dutch educational institution, including those in Belgium and the Dutch Caribbean, you need to follow the international procedure.

If I apply for admission, do I still have time to think about whether I will actually do this Master's program?

When you submit your request for admission (via registration in Studielink), you are not yet definitively committed to anything.

  • Based on your request, you will eventually receive a decision from the Admissions Committee. If you are admitted, it is up to you to decide whether you will definitely start the Master's program.
  • Only when you - after getting the decision on your eligibility - complete your enrolment in the Master’s program, it will become definite. You still have until the summer (July/early August) to decide whether you will actually start with the Master's program at Tilburg University.
Am I admitted to the Master's program if I have found an internship that has been approved?

No. Searching and finding an internship is independent of the assessment whether you are eligible for the Master's program based on your previous education. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you apply in time for the program, so you know for sure whether your previous education allows you to enroll in the Master's program. 

Will I be able to qualify for the BAPD and Verklaring Vooropleiding needed for the LOGO statement?

In order to work as a basic psychologist in the GGZ or Forensic Care after your Master's degree in Psychology and Mental Health (track Clinical Neuropsychology), it is mandatory (as of 1 January 2023) to have a LOGO certificate in addition to your Master's degree. You will also need this LOGO statement if you want to study to become a GZ psychologist or psychotherapist in the Netherlands. 

For the LOGO statement, evidence of prior education (Verklaring Vooropleidingseisen) and diagnostics (BAPD aantekening) is required. It is possible to obtain these statements at the end of the Master's program, but only if you meet the requirements, which are not only based on the courses in this Master and an external internship, but also on courses you studied during your Bachelor.  For more information, please go to the page Bewijsstukken voor aanvragen LOGO-Verklaring.

Is there a maximum number of places for the Master Clinical Neuropychology?

No, there is no capacity limit for the external and internal internships of the Master Clinical Neuropychology.

Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to contact us for your personal queries. You can contact us on every page of the Master's website.