University Degree in Psychology
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE | IN PERSON MODALITY
Are you one of those who try to understand why the person in front of you thinks or acts in a certain way? If the answer is yes… you have the soul of a psychologist. With this university degree, you will study the human being in all his dimension and you will be able to understand his mind and behavior to help him in his process of improvement and growth.
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Are you always willing to listen to others?- Are you someone who knows someone and immediately picks up on what they are like?
- Do your friends ask you for help when something happens to them?
- Do you think mental health is as important as physical health?
- Are you a thoughtful and empathetic person?
If so... this is the university degree for you!
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Syllabus University Degree in Psychology
First Year Syllabus 2024
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL BASES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT | OB | 1 SEM | 6 |
| HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 1 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF THE LIFE CYCLE 1 | OB | 1 SEM | 6 |
| BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES 1 | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF AFFECT4ITY AND EMOTION | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGNS IN PSYCHOLOGY | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES | OB | 2 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF THE LIFE CYCLE 2 | OB | 2 SEM | 6 |
Second Year Syllabus 2024
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES 2 | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| ANTHROPOLOGY | OB | 3 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND MOT4ATION | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 3 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY CLINICAL AND HEALTH | BT | 4 SEM | 6 |
| DATA ANALYSIS IN PSYCHOLOGY | BT | 4 SEM | 6 |
| SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONS | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
| EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY IN FORMAL CONTEXTS | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
Third Year Syllabus 2024
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| ASSESSMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOMETRICS | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| THINKING AND LANGUAGE | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| COMMUNICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT | OB | 6 SEM | 3 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOPATHOLOGY I | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY I | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION | OB | 6 SEM | 3 |
| ELECTIVE I | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| ELECTIVE 2 | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| The student must take an itinerary (6 ECTS in 3rd year and 12 ECTS in 4th year) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Itinerary: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | |||
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| PROJECTIVE TECHNIQUES | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| 2. Itinerary: PSYCHOLOGY OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| PERSONNEL SELECTION I | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| TRAINING IN THE COMPANY | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| 3. Itinerary: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| SCHOOL AND FAMILY COUNSELING | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| EDUCATION IN INFORMAL AND NON-FORMAL CONTEXTS | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| 4. Itinerary: SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| SOCIAL PROBLEMS | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| DIAGNOSTICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | OP | 6 SEM | 3 |
| Students will have the option to select their chosen subjects from the list of optional subjects included in the syllabus, with the specific options available from the University each academic year. This information will be published in the Syllabus book for enrolment. Similarly, the University reserves the right to open these elective subjects once the enrollment period has concluded, dependent on the number of students enrolled. | |||
Fourth Year Syllabus 2024
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 2 | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT IN PSYCHOLOGY 2 | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF THE COUPLE AND THE FAMILY | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEONTOLOGY AND BIOETHICS | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| EXTERNAL ACADEMIC PRACTICES | EXT INT |
| It is a requirement for the student to take an itinerary (6 ECTS in the third year and 12 ECTS in the fourth year). Furthermore, in the fourth year, the student is required to complete two additional subjects, one from the seventh semester and another from the eighth semester. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional subjects that make up the itinerary: | |||
| 1. Itinerary: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | |||
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| INTERVENTION AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| 3RD GENERATION THERAPIES | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| 2. Itinerary: PSYCHOLOGY OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| TALENT MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| SELECTION OF PERSONNEL 2 | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| DEVELOPMENT OF TALENT IN ORGANIZATIONS | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| PSYCHOSOCIOLOGY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| 3. Itinerary: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| SCHOOL PSYCHO-PEDAGOGICAL EVALUATION | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| EDUCATIONAL INCLUSION AND INTERVENTION | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION AND TEACHING ACCOMPANIMENT | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| NEURODIDACTICS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| 4. Itinerary: SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| CRISIS AND EMERGENCY INTERVENTION | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| ADDICTIONS INTERVENTION | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| INTERVENTION WITH MINORS | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| OPTIONAL SUBJECTS OUTSIDE ITINERARY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPOLOGY | SEM | ECTS |
| COMPLEMENTARY ACT4ITIES I | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| COMPLEMENTARY ACT4ITIES 2 | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| From the list of optional subjects that make up the syllabus, students will be able to choose among the subjects that the University offers each academic year and that will be published in the book of Study Plans for enrollment. Likewise, the University, once the enrollment period is over, reserves the right to open these elective subjects depending on the number of students enrolled | |||
First Year Syllabus 2012
| SUBJECT | CHAR. | SEM | CRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES I | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT | OB | 1 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF THE LIFE CYCLE LIFE CYCLE I | OB | 1 SEM | 6 |
| BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES 2 | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 2 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF MOT4ATION | OB | 2 SEM | 6 |
| BASICS OF GENERAL ANATOMY AND NEUROANATOMY | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| COMMUNICATION, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES | OB | 2 SEM | 6 |
Second Year Syllabus 2012
| SUBJECT | CHAR. | SEM | CRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVIEW | OB | 3 SEM | 3 |
| INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY I | OB | 3 SEM | 3 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY BT 3 SEM 6 THINKING AND LANGUAGE NEUROPHYSIOLOGY | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| THINKING AND LANGUAGE | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| DATA ANALYSIS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| TECHNICAL ENGLISH FOR PSYCHOLOGY | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
| INTRODUCTION TO WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
| INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2 | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
| METHODS AND DESIGNS OF RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY | BT | 4 SEM | 6 |
| INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 4 SEM | 6 |
Third Year Syllabus 2012
| SUBJECT | CHAR. | SEM | CRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOETHICS | OB | 5 SEM | 3 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HUMAN RELATIONSHIP | OB | 5 SEM | 3 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| LIFE CYCLE PSYCHOLOGY 2 | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN DIFFERENCES | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOPATHOLOGY | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| MODELS, TECHNIQUES AND INSTRUMENTS OF PSYCHODIAGNOSIS | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| PSYCHOMETRY | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| ELECTIVE I | OP | 6 SEM | 6 |
| ELECTIVE 2 | OP | 6 SEM | 6 |
| All students will obtain the mention in Health Psychology. It is also mandatory to choose one of the following mentions (12 ECTS in 3rd year and 6 ECTS in 4th year) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Mention: CLINICAL INTERVENTION | |||
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| THE CLINICAL ENCOUNTER AND THERAPEUTIC ENCOUNTER | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| IND4IDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| 2. Mention: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIGNATURE | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| PUPILS IN NEED OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| LANGUAGE ALTERATIONS | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| 3. Citation: PSYCHOLOGY OF WORK | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| ASSESSMENT OF THE NEEDS OF THE COMPANY : PERSONNEL | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| THE PERMANENT TRAINING IN THE COMPANY | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| 4. Mention: SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| THE DIAGNOSIS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | OPT | 6 SEM | 6 |
| From the list of elective subjects that make up the syllabus, students may choose among the subjects that the University offers each academic year and that will be published in the syllabus book for enrollment. Likewise, the University, once the enrollment period is over, reserves the right to open these elective subjects depending on the number of students enrolled | |||
Fourth Year Syllabus 2012
| SUBJECT | CHAR. | SEM | CRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL DEONTOLOGY | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION MODELS | OB | 7 SEM | 3 |
| BIBLIOTHERAPY | OB | 7 SEM | 3 |
| COUPLE AND FAMILY INTERVENTION | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| INTERVENTION MODELS: PSYCHOLOGICAL SCHOOLS | OB | 7 SEM | 6 |
| EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND INTERVENTIONS IN DIFFERENT CONTEXTS | OB | 8 SEM | 3 |
| HUMAN AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY | OB | 8 SEM | 3 |
| EXTERNAL INTERNSHIPS | EXT INTERNSHIP | 8 SEM | 12 |
| END OF DEGREE PROJECT | END OF DEGREE PROJECT | 8 SEM | 6 |
| ELECTIVE 3 | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| ELECTIVE V | OP | 7 SEM | 3 |
| ELECTIVE 4 | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| ELECTIVE VI | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| All students will obtain the mention in Health Psychology. It is also mandatory to choose one of the following mentions (12 ECTS in 3rd year and 6 ECTS in 4th year). In addition, in the 4th year the student must take two more subjects, one from the 7th SEM and the other from the 8th SEM: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Mention: CLINICAL INTERVENTION | |||
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY | OPT | 7 SEM | 3 |
| FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY | OPT | 8 SEM | 3 |
| 2. Citation: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| LEARNING DIFFICULTIES | OPT | 7 SEM | 3 |
| SCHOOL AND FAMILY COUNSELING | OPT | 8 SEM | 3 |
| 3. Mention: PSYCHOLOGY OF WORK | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| PERSONNEL SELECTION | OPT | 7 SEM | 3 |
| PREVENTION OF RISKS AT WORK | OPT | 8 SEM | 3 |
| 4. Mention: SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| INTERVENTION IN SOCIAL PROBLEMS I | OPT | 7 SEM | 3 |
| INTERVENTION IN SOCIAL PROBLEMS 2 | OPT | 8 SEM | 3 |
| OTHER OPTIONAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | CAR. | SEM | CRD |
| COMPLEMENTARY ACT4ITIES I | OPT | 7 SEM | 3 |
| COMPLEMENTARY ACT4ITIES 2 | OPT | 8 SEM | 3 |
| From the list of optional subjects that make up the syllabus, students may choose among the subjects that the University offers each academic year and that will be published in the Syllabus book for enrollment. Likewise, the University, once the enrollment period is over, reserves the right to open these optional subjects depending on the number of students enrolled | |||
Syllabus structure
The student will acquire the following competencies
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Do you have doubts about studying the University Degree in Psychology?
You will study in unique and pioneering facilities in Europe
You will study at a university that has the best facilities for this purpose: biotechnology laboratories, anatomical-forensic medicine room and Gesell chamber, and you will specialize in clinical, labor, educational and social psychology.
Why is UFV the best place to study Psychology?
You will learn about the human mind through practical classes, clinical simulations, field trips, seminars with experts, etc.
You will study in one of the best campuses in Europe in Gesell Chamber rooms, in the Clinical Simulation Center, in the biotechnology laboratories and in the Medical Anatomy room.
You will be able to specialize in the field you like the most: clinical, labor, educational or social intervention. If you don’t know it yet, don’t worry! You will find out..
If you want, you can be part of the INICIA program and obtain the Diploma in Methodology and Innovation in Research, which promotes academic exchange and scientific cooperation between students from different universities.
ONLY at UFV you will start seeing real patients at the Center for Integral Support to the Family (CAIF), located on the same campus.
To become a psychologist, it is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of the human condition. At UFV, our humanistic training and social practice subjects will equip you with the skills and expertise required to excel in this field.
You will do internships in different specializations and in places such as Hospital La Paz, Fundación Anar, Mapfre, Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, Reactiva López Ibor, etc. This is the best way to find out which area you like the most.
And the best part! You will have an unforgettable college experience. You will be able to participate in student societies such as Be The Change, join sports teams, go on missions, volunteer and attend hundreds of activities.
Company Internships
You will carry out curricular internships in the health, community, labor and educational fields in places such as Reactiva López Ibor, Clínica del Doctor Carlos Chiclana, Psicólogos Pozuelo, Centro de Atención Integral a la Familia (CISAF), Instituto Cennta or Psicólogos Princesa 81. In addition, you will be able to carry out social internships in non-profit institutions such as the SAMU Foundation or the CUPIF Association, or in the field of educational psychology in educational centers such as the Highlands School Los Fresnos Private School, San Ignacio de Loyola School or the Everest School Montecarlo Private School.
INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS
8,4 / 10
in international
experience of
our students
Source: 2024 undergraduate student experience report.
We have more than 200 exchange agreements so that you can study at a university in America, Europe or Asia, where you will discover other ways to innovate and apply biotechnology for the benefit of society. In addition, at the UFV campus you will live on campus with students of different nationalities.
I chose to study Psychology at the UFV because of the closeness and support from the very first minute, the integral vision of the university experience and the human formation they offer.
TITLE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE
UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY
INITIAL FEE
€1,500
MONTHLY FEE
€900
TOTAL
€10,500
Scholarships and Grants
At UFV, we know how important it is to study a university degree that fulfills you. That’s why we offer you numerous facilities to access our university degrees so that you don’t have to give up your professional future.
Career Opportunities
- Clinical psychologist: at UFV you can attend the Unviersity Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology, which qualifies you as a general clinical psychologist in the private sector.
- Organizational psychologist: personnel selection and Human Resources, career guidance, team building, marketing and advertising, leadership and communication and/or social skills.
- Educational psychologist: diagnosis and treatment of developmental and learning problems, guidance of teaching teams and families, participation in educational methods development teams…
- Social psychologist: research, direct attention in social services, advice and consultancy, mediation, intervention and community dynamization in cases of gender violence and terrorism.
- Sports psychologist: high performance teams and centers in all sports disciplines, working on motivation, emotional management, stress, self-confidence, attention or activation level.
- Forensic psychologist: penitentiary institutions, judicial expert opinions (divorce, child custody…), evaluation of the psychological state of the accused…
- Neuropsychologist: neuropsychological rehabilitation programs for patients with brain injuries, malformations, dysfunctions and diseases that affect the functioning of the nervous system.
- Research
- Teaching
Title
University Degree in Psychology
Centers where the University Degree is taught
Faculty of Health Sciences
Branch of knowledge
Health Sciences
Field of knowledge
Behavioral Sciences and Psychology
Modality
In person
Language
Spanish
Total number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Specializations
Specialization in Health Psychology
Places:
200
Regulated professions:
Does not qualify. Allows access to the qualifying university master’s degree (Order ECD/1070/2013, of 12 June, BOE of 14 June 2013)
