Psychology: The Science of Psychedelic
Course · 5 credits
Description
Interest in psychedelic drugs such as Psilocybin, LSD and MDMA has increased significantly in recent years, as studies point to potential medical and personality development benefits. Research results show that psychedelic-assisted therapy provides major improvements on therapy-resistant patients with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress syndrome as well as on quality of life. The Science of Psychedelics course provides a critical introduction to the science of psychedelics.
Course content
The course provides an academic general introduction to the science of psychedelics. It covers the neuroscience behind the effects of various psychedelic substances on consciousness, experiences, neurotransmitters, and brain activity (fMRI and EEG). The course also covers approaches to psychedelic-assisted therapy and its outcomes, as well as societal and ethical aspects of use. If you work in public health, health care, social work or law enforcement, you have a potential interest in learning about psychedelics, as awareness and use in society increases.
During the course you will gain insight into:
- The science of psychedelics
- How psychedelics affect states of consciousness, emotions, cognition, and behaviour
- The ability of psychedelics to influence therapeutic outcome
- The neuroscience behind psychedelic substances
- Approaches to psychedelic-assisted therapy and outcomes
- Risks, opportunities, and impact of psychedelic substances
- Ethical aspects around the use of psychedelics
- Research findings and depictions of psychedelic use and therapy.
Course structure
Teaching is given online at half-time in the form of lectures and seminars.
The teaching language is English.
After the course
After completing the course, you will have knowledge of the research on psychedelics and how it affects states of consciousness, emotions, cognition, and behaviour. The course also provides you with knowledge of psychedelic assisted therapy approaches and outcomes, its risks, opportunities, and related ethical aspects.
Course documents
Closed for applications
Application opportunitiesContact
Study Advisor
Elin Holgersson
Phone: +46 46-222 91 15
Email: studievagledare_fk [at] psy [dot] lu [dot] se
Requirements and selection
Entry requirements
För tillträde till kursen krävs att studenten har minst 150 högskolepoäng vari ingår ett examensarbete för en kandidatexamen i psykologi eller motsvarande, eller är antagen till ett Psykologprogram och har avklarat 150 högskolepoäng inom programmet. Muntlig och skriftlig språkfärdighet i engelska motsvarande Engelska 6/B från svenskt gymnasium är ett krav. Ekvivalering genomförs i enlighet med nationella riktlinjer.
Selection criteria
English language requirements
Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.
How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements
Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
Apply
Start Autumn Semester 2024
Mixed-time Lund, part time 75%
In English, distance learning
No mandatory meetings
Study period
2 September 2024 - 6 October 2024
Application
You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply
How to apply
Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.
Step 1: Apply online
- Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
- Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website - Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.
Step 2: Submit documents
- Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
- Get all your documents ready:
- official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
- official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
- passport/ID (all applicants) and
- proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
- Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
- Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.
* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.
* Svensk student?
Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se
Tuition fees
Non-EU/EEA citizens
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 10 417
First payment: SEK 10 417
Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Application fee
If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.
- Paying your application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Exemptions from paying the application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Convert currency – xe.com
*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.
Scholarships & funding
Lund University Global Scholarship programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.
Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.