Post-HBO Opleiding Psychosociale Basiskennis (PsBK - Plato Conform)

CPION-accredited 45 ECTS curriculum conforming to national PLATO standards, enabling therapists to secure reimbursement eligibility from Dutch health insurers.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Prior HBO or WO degree in healthcare, nursing, or psychology
English language proficiency: Not required (Dutch taught)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Certified copy of HBO/WO diploma and professional resume
Recommendation letters: Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €800 healthcare practitioner professional development subsidy
Application fee: €75 exam fee
Tuition / joining costs: €1,980 total tuition fee (exempt from VAT/BTW via CRKBO)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 25, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official BivT (Instituut voor Toegepaste Psychologie & Therapie) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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