Dr. Astrid Bastiaens

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Astrid Bastiaens is a PhD candidate at Maastricht University, focusing on the validation of threat assessment instruments related to terrorist attacks. She is supervised by Jan-Willem van Prooijen and Marko Jelicic. Astrid has a background in forensic psychology, having completed her Master's program in Forensic Psychology at the Psychology Faculty of Maastricht University. Before starting her PhD, she worked as a psychologist in the forensic hospital Mondriaan in Heerlen. Her academic journey bridged the fields of psychology and criminal law, culminating in her research interests which lie at the intersection of these disciplines. She aims to contribute valuable insights into the psychological assessments pertinent to legal contexts, particularly in high-stakes evaluations related to terrorism.

Research Interests

Experience

Psychologist

2018-09-01 — 2021-09-01

Mondriaan Forensic Hospital • Heerlen

Worked as a psychologist in a forensic hospital, focusing on the evaluation and treatment of patients.

Requirements for Maastricht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:515
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:515
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, or related field Sufficient knowledge of quantitative methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Grades transcript of bachelor's programme
  • Copy of diploma
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter (1-2 pages)
  • Passport picture
  • Copy of valid passport or ID
  • Permission for document verification form
Specialization Notes

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.