Bachelor in Psychology
Earn a degree in psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology so that you can also specialize in psychosocial intervention or psychological assessment and intervention.

- ModalidadOn-campus
- CampusCastellana
- Duración4 years
- IdiomaEnglish
- Créditos240 ECTS
- Comienza enSEPT 26
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Curriculum of the Bachelor in Psychology in Madrid
The curriculum of the Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology includes the specialization in Health Psychology, which gives you the opportunity to take the Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology.
| Course | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics I | 1 | Basic | 6 |
| Ethics and Deontology in Psychology | 1 | Basic | 6 |
| History of Psychology | 1 | Basic | 6 |
| Anthropology | 1 | Basic | 6 |
| Lifespan Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence | 1 | Basic | 6 |
| Statistics II | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Personality and Individual Differences | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Biological Bases of Behavior | 2 | Basic | 6 |
| Lifespan Psychology: Adulthood and Old Age | 2 | Basic | 6 |
| Sociology | 2 | Basic | 6 |
| Total credits | 60 |
| Course | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychometrics | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Physiological Psychology I | 1 | Basic | 6 |
| Psychology of Attention and Executive Functions | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Psychology of Memory and Learning | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Social Psychology I | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Physiological Psychology II | 2 | Basic | 6 |
| Psychology of Motivation and Emotion | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Psychology of Thought | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Psychology of Language | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Social Psychology II | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Total credits | 60 |
| Course | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychopathology | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Psychological Assessment | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Legal Psychology and Psychological Expertise | 1 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Research Designs in Behavioral Sciences | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Psychological Intervention in Childhood and Adolescence | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Psychological Intervention in Adulthood and Old Age | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Work and Organizational Psychology | 2 | Mandatory | 6 |
| Total credits | 60 |
| Course | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective 1 | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Elective 2 | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Elective 3 | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Elective 4 | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Elective 5 | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Elective 6 | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| External Academic Internships | Annual | Work Placement | 12 |
| Final Degree Project | 2 | Thesis | 12 |
| Total credits | 60 |
| Course | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Psychology | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Testimonial Psychology | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Victimology | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Forensic Psychology | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Biological Bases of Aggression and Violence | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Mediation and Conflict Resolution | 2 | Elective | 6 |
| Criminal Psychology | 2 | Elective | 6 |
| Gender-Based Violence and Equality | 2 | Elective | 6 |
| External Academic Internships | Annual | Work Placement | 12 |
| Course | Semester | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychology | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Psychoneuroendocrinology | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Evaluation and Intervention in Neurodevelopmental Disorders | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Evaluation and Intervention in Psychogerontology | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Psychological Intervention in Patients with Chronic or Terminal Illness | 1 | Elective | 6 |
| Third-Generation Psychological Therapies | 2 | Elective | 6 |
| Online Psychological Intervention | 2 | Elective | 6 |
| Psycofarmacology and adiction | 2 | Elective | 6 |
| External Academic Internships | Annual | Work Placement | 12 |
Some courses in the curriculum may be subject to change.
Regarding the offer of elective courses, a minimum number of students enrolled in each course will be required for it to be delivered.
Official degree verified in on-campus mode in Spanish and in the process of being authorised by the competent Quality Agency for delivery in campus mode in English.*
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bachelor in Psychology
The Psychology degree at UNIE gives you the possibility to choose between two of the most in-demand specializations currently: the Specialization in Psychosocial Intervention (you’ll deepen your knowledge in areas such as crime, mediation and conflict resolution, or legal psychology) and the Specialization in Psychological Evaluation and Intervention (you’ll be trained to approach branches of health psychology such as neuropsychology or psychogerontology). In addition, upon completing your studies you will also obtain the specialization in Health Psychology, which allows you to access the Master’s degree in General Health Psychology.
Studying Psychology will give you access to a broad array of professional opportunities: Clinical Neuropsychology, Psycho-oncology, Psychology in Palliative Care, Sports Psychology, Aeronautical Psychology, Psychology of Emergencies and Disasters, Educational Psychology, Social Intervention Psychology, Legal Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Traffic and Safety Psychology…
Moreover, if you obtain the UNIE Master’s in General Health Psychology, you will be able to practice in the health sector. You may also work in the public health system as a Specialist Psychologist in Clinical Psychology if you pass the PIR (Psychologist Internal Resident) exam.
To begin the admission process, send us the following documentation: your ID (both sides) and your academic grades. Later you will take an admission test, and within a maximum of 48 hours we will inform you of the result so that you can formalize your registration.
By studying the Psychology degree with us, you will do so at the Castellana Campus, a new 25,000 m² space in the heart of Madrid that brings together classrooms, laboratories, and simulation centers equipped with the latest technology, designed to enhance practical learning and student experience.
The Psychology degree offers a wide variety of professional paths across multiple areas:
Health sector: Supplementing your training with a qualifying Master’s in General Health Psychology or with the title of Clinical Psychology Specialist, you can develop your career in fields such as:
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Psycho-oncology
- Psychology in Palliative Care
- Health promotion and mental well-being
Education sector: Complementing your training with a qualifying Master’s in Secondary Education Teaching, Vocational Training, or Language Teaching, specializing in Educational Guidance, you may pursue careers such as:
- Guidance Departments in secondary schools
- Educational and Psychopedagogical Guidance Teams (EOEP)
- Early Intervention Teams (EAT) and other specific teams
- Psychopedagogical desks and centers for attention to diversity
Beyond the health and education sectors, there are emerging opportunities for psychologists in areas that do not require a qualifying master’s. These include:
- Organizational and Occupational Psychology
- Sports Psychology
- Psychology of Emergencies and Disasters
- Traffic and Safety Psychology
- Aeronautical Psychology
- Legal Psychology / Forensic Psychology
- Psychological Research






