Dr. Marit Sijbrandij

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Biography

Marit Sijbrandij is a Full Professor of Clinical Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center. Her research focuses on the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in contexts of trauma and adversity, in both high-income and low- to middle-income countries. She has a robust portfolio that includes randomized controlled trials aimed at addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other common mental disorders arising from negative life events. Sijbrandij's work seeks to enhance the development of effective psychological interventions that are scalable and adaptable to various populations worldwide. Her involvement in international projects, such as STRENGTHS and Psychoeducation for Breast Cancer Patients, exemplifies her commitment to improving mental health care accessibility globally. Furthermore, she contributes to the academic community through teaching courses in Global Mental Health and various projects aimed at addressing mental health issues in vulnerable populations, such as adolescents.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leading research and education in the field of Clinical Psychology.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
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Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.