Admission requirements

In order to be admitted to the Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, you must provide proof of general university entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-specific university entrance qualification, or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. It is also possible to gain general or subject-specific access for particularly qualified professionals or an equivalent foreign qualification. In addition, for the Health and Environmental Psychology degree programme (Bachelor of Science), English language skills at B2 level are required.

Details

The Bachelor's programme in Health and Environmental Psychology at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt is ideal for those who want to understand how psychological factors influence our health behaviour and environmental perception. The programme spans seven semesters and offers a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Content includes the fundamentals of human behaviour, social and developmental psychology, as well as the impact of psychological factors on health and the environment.

The foundation studies, covering the first four semesters, establish the groundwork in key psychological theories and methods. Environmental and health psychology play a central role here. The fifth semester is dedicated to a mandatory practical semester, where valuable professional experience is gained and expertise is applied in a real work environment.

The final two semesters focus on specialization, where students delve into topics of health and environmental psychology and carry out application-oriented projects. A scientific bachelor's thesis concludes the programme.

Graduates of the programme are well-prepared to work in the fields of health promotion, environmental consultancy, and research. The programme’s global and intercultural focus opens up diverse perspectives in an international context. Additionally, the programme offers the opportunity to complete the practical semester abroad, gaining international work experience.