Contract education for FPN alumni
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Non-Degree Seeking Student Programme
As an FPN alumnus/a, you can take the period 1 and period 2 modules from a different master specialisation than the one in which you graduated, or complete a clinical internship to obtain the BAPD and/or fulfil VLOGO requirements.
Contact
For general information about taking courses from a different master Psychology specialisation than the one in which you originally graduated, please contact fpn-nonregular@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
For questions about the clinical internship as an alumnus/a, please contact Ieke Winkens at i.winkens@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
Course Offerings
Alumni of the master Psychology can take the period 1 and period 2 modules from a different master Psychology specialisation than the one in which they originally graduated, at an attractive rate. Detailed information about each course, including learning objectives and prerequisites, is available in the Maastricht University course catalogue. Participation is subject to availability, with priority given to regular master's students from FPN.
Clinical internship
If you graduated in one of the FPN master's programmes and the clinical internship was not included in your curriculum, you may in some cases still be able to complete a clinical internship.
FPN offers the clinical internship to alumni who meet one of the pathways below.*
| Bachelor’s degree | + Master’s / Research Master’s degree | Specialisations |
| Psychology (Research University) | Master Psychology or Research master Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (Maastricht University) | Master Psychology: Developmental Psychology, Legal Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health and Social Psychology Research master: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology |
| Health Sciences, specialisation Mental Health (FHML) | Master Psychology Research master Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (Maastricht University) | Master Psychology: Developmental Psychology, Legal Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health and Social Psychology |
| Applied Psychology (HBO) + completed pre-master Psychology (Maastricht University) | Master Psychology (Maastricht University) | Master Psychology: Developmental Psychology, Legal Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health and Social Psychology |
*If a student does not fall into any of the specified categories, the student may request guidance or advice.
Please note: regardless of whether you aim for the BAPD certificate and/or V-LOGO certificate, the clinical internship must be completed within one year after graduation.
Clinical with BAPD or vLOGO option
Under certain conditions, this internship can be used to obtain the Basisaantekening Psychodiagnostiek NIP (BAPD NIP) and/or fulfil the vLOGO requirements.
Please note that for both registrations, candidates must meet multiple criteria: (1) specific theoretical requirements, (2) completion of a clinical internship that meets formally defined conditions, and (3) submission of a fixed number of case reports written in a prescribed format. Note that these requirements/conditions vary for BAPD NIP and vLOGO.
Importantly, completing a clinical internship alone does not automatically mean that all requirements for the BAPD NIP or vLOGO certification have been fulfilled. We strongly advise you to verify in advance whether you meet all formal criteria, in order to avoid unexpected delays or complications.
If you intend to complete the clinical internship including the required case reports through the university, both the practical training and the case reports must be completed and graded with a sufficient result within the required timeframe: within one year after graduation for vLOGO-GZ, and within nine months after graduation for BAPD. Please ensure that you plan accordingly so that all components are finalised within these deadlines.
The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience is not responsible for arranging internship placements. The internship specialisation coordinator may provide suggestions, but the final decision on acceptance and timing is made by the internship institution.
Registration Procedure
- Registration as a contract student is permitted once per academic year.
- You may register for multiple courses simultaneously, up to a maximum of four courses (24 ECTS) per programme.
- Apply using the contract registration form and follow the application manual contract students. Applications will only be processed once all required documents have been received. Required documents include:
- Completed contract registration form
- Period 1 and period 2 modules from a different one-year Master’s specialisation: copy of your master’s degree
- Clinical internship: copy of your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree
- Passport/ID copy and portrait photo
- Valid Dutch visa (for non-EU students)
Fees
- Courses period 1 and 2 of another Master specialization (not electives) € 1.892,-- (incl. € 25,- administration fee). Note: This alumni discount is valid for up to one year after graduation. The fee may be indexed annually.
- Clinical Internship € 1.892,-- (incl. € 25,- administration fee). Note: To receive the BAPD and/or V-LOGO certificate, the internship must be completed within one year (GZ) or nine months (BAPD) after graduation. Please note that, regardless of whether you aim for the BAPD certificate and/or V-LOGO certificate, the internship must be completed within one year after graduation.
- The fee may be indexed annually.\
Application deadlines
Your application for the period 1 and period 2 modules from a different master Psychology specialisation must be submitted and completed at least six weeks before the start of the requested module.
All deadlines for 2025-2026 have passed.
Rights and responsibilities
- Registration allows you to participate in the course and its two scheduled exams. After exams and review sessions, your rights and obligations as a contract student end. No additional exam opportunities are available.
- Once registered, contract students will have access to the Student Portal, a temporary UM email account, and a UM card, and will be able to submit assignments and take exams, just like UM students.
- As a contract student, you are not entitled to receive a diploma from the program in which you take an elective course.
- Please note that contract courses do not qualify for Dutch government study financing.
Cancellation
Courses cannot be cancelled after the registration deadline. Written cancellations via fpn-nonregular@maastrichtuniversity.nl may be refunded, excluding administration fees. If the university cancels a course, all fees are fully refunded. No refund is given for personal non-attendance.
Certified transcript
After passing the exam, you can request a certified transcript from the Board of Examiners, showing your results and earned ECTS credits.