Introduction to the MSc in Benenzon Therapy
The MSc in Benenzon Therapy at Benenzon Uni International is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in non-verbal therapeutic practices. This five-year program integrates diverse disciplines such as psychology, art, musical education, literature, philosophy, and quantum physics, providing a holistic approach to therapy. Students will gain hands-on experience through personal therapy, supervised clinical practice, and advanced theoretical modules, preparing them to meet the complex emotional and psychological needs of today’s world.
The degree will be awarded once the student has completed the below stages which are part of the 5 years of attendance or as part of the years assigned for completion after recognitions, whenever it applies, by the Scientific Committee of already studied subjects:
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Obtaining the title of Benenzon Therapist issued by the Benenzon University International (BUI).
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Obtaining the recognition by the BUI of the Magister title in the event that the said title was received prior to the establishment of the BUI
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Having completed the required by the BUI hours of training as contemplator, Benenzon co-therapist and Benenzon therapist.
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Having completed the required by the BUI hours of Benenzon Therapy Supervision
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Having completed the required by the BUI hours of personal Benenzon Therapy
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Having registered as a Magister Benenzon Therapist at the Benenzon International Organisation (BIO)
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Having successfully completed the ten (10) levels of Benenzon Therapy Training
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Having successfully completed the Full Immersion Training. This requirement applies for those therapist who received their title as magister before the establishment of the BUI.
Program Structure
Year 1
Foundations and Personal Therapy
Online Asynchronous Modules:
1st Semester
Psychology of Sound
General Psychology: Freud, Winnicott, Jung, Watzlawick, Bateson, Lawrence
Fundamental Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology
Teaching Educational Music: Dalcroze, Willems, Orff, Kodaly
Technique of Music Instruments
Foreign Language (Spanish / English)
2nd Semester
Neurobiology
History of Sound Non-verbal Communication
General Psychology: Wertheimer, Kohler, Lacan, Anzieu, Jodorowsky
Philology: Hesse, Borges, Cortazar, James Joyce, Baricco, Kavafis
Technique of Music Instruments
Foreign Language (Spanish / English)
Clinical Practice & Therapy:
Personal Benenzon Therapy
Each student must complete at least 50 hours of personal Benenzon Therapy under the guidance of a Magister. This personal therapeutic journey fosters self-knowledge and deepens understanding, enabling students to better perceive and guide their future patients’ therapeutic processes.
Year 2
Advanced Concepts and Application
Online Asynchronous Modules:
3rd Semester
Ethnomusicology and Anthropology of Sound, Body, and Non-verbal Physical
Expression (Physio-movement Therapy)
Medical and Clinical Pathology
Code of Conduct & Ethics
Technique of Music Instruments
Foreign Language (English / Spanish)
4th Semester
Sociology of Cultural and Communicative Processes
Benenzon Psychology (Therapy and Theory)
Quantum Psychology
Movement / Dance Therapy
Technique of Music Instruments
Foreign Language (English / Spanish)
Clinical Practice & Therapy:
Application of the Benenzon Theory
First & second level application of Benenzon non-verbal therapy, with each student
completing at least 50 hours corresponding to these levels.
Continuation of personal Benenzon Therapy, with at least 50 additional hours to be
agreed upon with the Magister.
Year 3
Clinical Training and Specialization
Online Asynchronous Modules:
5th Semester
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Benenzonian History
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Psychopathology & Clinical Training of Human Communication
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neuropsychiatry: Infants, Teenagers, Adults)
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Art: Dada, Duchamp, Pierre Schaeffer, John Cage, Schoenberg, Kandinsky, Martineau, Miro, Picasso
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Philosophy: Plato, Montaigne, Spinoza, Adorno
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Instrument Knowledge, Sound Analysis and Improvisation
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Foreign Language (English / Spanish)
6th Semester
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Ethnical Sociology (Immigration, Assistance, Discrimination)
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
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Sociopathology (Drugs, Prison, Violence)
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Philosophy: Deleuze, Derrida, Italo Calvino, Paul Virilio
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Group Dynamics (History & Theory)
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Foreign Language (English / Spanish)
Clinical Practice & Therapy:
Application of the Benenzon Non-verbal Therapy
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Third & fourth level application, with at least 50 hours of personal therapy at these levels.
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Initial exposure to clinical practice settings (clinics, hospitals, schools, various
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institutions) to learn about operational procedures.
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Year 4
Specialized Studies and Advanced Application
Online Asynchronous Modules:
7th Semester
Study of Traumatic & Detrimental Experiences, Chronic Pain
Study of Neurosis (Obesity, Anorexia), Coma, Cancer
Study of Patients (Burn-out, Acting-out)
Study of Motherhood and Birth (Prepartum and Postpartum), Autism, Alzheimer,
Dementia
Benenzon Code of Conduct and Ethics
Foreign Language (English / Spanish)
8th Semester
Instruments - Symbolism in the Benenzon Non-verbal Therapy
Research Methods
Supervision
Continuous Training
Presentation of Case Study and Dissertation
Foreign Language (English / Spanish)
Clinical Practice & Therapy:
Application of the Benenzon Non-verbal Therapy
Fifth & sixth level application, including clinical practice and supervision. Students will progress through stages from observer to co-therapist to therapist, all under Magister supervision.
Completion of at least 50 hours of group Benenzon Therapy, performing roles as patient, co-therapist, and therapist.
Preparation for the presentation of two supervised cases through role playing.
Year 5
This year the students will do their clinical internship.
They will also need to prepare their dissertation.
Careers
Graduates of the MSc in Benenzon Therapy will be uniquely qualified to work in Benenzon Centers around the world, where they will apply their specialized skills in non-verbal therapy. These centers are dedicated to providing innovative therapeutic support to diverse populations. In the near future, Benenzon Therapists will also have the opportunity to work in clinical and hospital settings, focusing initially on cancer and end-stage patients. This expansion will enable therapists to contribute to comprehensive care plans, enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing critical health challenges. The program equips graduates with the expertise needed to pioneer these essential services in healthcare environments globally.
Admission
For admission to the MSc in Benenzon Therapy, applicants must have:
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An undergraduate degree.
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Clean Criminal Record
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English or Spanish proof or competency at B2 and above
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Demonstrate personal readiness and suitability for therapy training.
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Successfully undertake a selection interview.
All the official documents must be duly legalised (with the Apostille or diplomatic legalisation, where provided) and translated into English or Spanish by a sworn translator.
How to apply
Send the following by email at
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Updated CV
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Personal statement in the form of letter of motivation about doing this program
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Criminal Record
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All relevant certificates (degrees, language certificates, professional memberships)
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2 Professional or Academic References (or a mix of the two)
All the official documents must be duly legalised (with the Apostille or diplomatic legalisation, where provided) and translated into English or Spanish by a sworn translator.
Fees
EU STUDENTS
TUITION FEE ANALYSIS
Please make all tuition fees prior to the commencement of the term or as per authorization of the Director. The enrolment fee is €200 which is payable upon the acceptance of the application.
Benenzon Therapy Master Degree
Year 5 - €1.850 /per term*
Benenzon Therapy Bachelor Degree
Year 1 - €1.850 /per term*
Year 2 - €1.850 /per term*
Year 3 - €1.850 /per term*
Year 4 - €1.850 /per term*
*Note:
Each academic year consists of two (2) terms, therefore the whole year’s fee is €3,960 in total.
The above tuition fees are modestly priced as they take into account the per capital income of each region where students come from.
The above tuition fee include:
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Enrolment fee
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Admissions processing fee
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Online learning material
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Spanish Language Learning with Certification
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Annual immersion programme held at the local Benenzon Centre in Cyprus
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Guidance from Administration staff
Payment Terms You are contractually obligated to pay the entire term’s tuition at the beginning of the term in order to be admitted on the online program and receive access to the academic material and lectures. Late fees A late fee may be assessed by the Academy’s Director based on the circumstances. If you are concerned about paying on time, please do let the Administration Department be aware of this possibility in order to work out a different plan with the Director. Refunds Payments collected for each term are non-refundable when the student has registered, gained access and commenced using and obtaining material from the Academy’s online study platform. The Director may refund a portion of the prepaid tuition fee based on the circumstances. *Note: Each academic year consists of two (2) terms, therefore the whole year’s fee is €3,960 in total. The above tuition fees are modestly priced as they take into account the per capital income of each region where students come from. The above tuition fee includes: - Enrolment fee - Admissions processing fee - Online learning material - Spanish language learning - Annual immersion programme held at the local Benenzon Centre in Cyprus Guidance from Administration staff Payment Terms You are contractually obligated to pay the entire term’s tuition at the beginning of the term in order to be admitted on the online program and receive access to the academic material and lectures. Late Fees A late fee may be assessed by the Academy’s Director based on the circumstances. If you are concerned about paying on time, please do let the Administration Department be aware of this possibility in order to work out a different plan with the Director. Refunds Payments collected for each term are non-refundable when the student has registered, gained access and commenced using and obtaining material from the Academy’s online study platform. The Director may refund a portion of the prepaid tuition fee based on the circumstances.
NON-EU STUDENTS
TUITION FEE ANALYSIS
Please make all tuition fees prior to the commencement of the term or as per authorization of the Director. The enrolment fee is €200 which is payable upon the acceptance of the application.
Benenzon Therapy Bachelor Degree
Year 1 - €1.850 /per term*
Year 2 - €1.850 /per term*
Year 3 - €1.850 /per term*
Year 4 - €1.850 /per term*
Benenzon Therapy Bachelor Degree
Year 5 - €1.850 /per term*
*Note:
Each academic year consists of two (2) terms, therefore the whole year’s fee is €3,960 in total.
The above tuition fees are modestly priced as they take into account the per capital income of each region where students come from.
The above tuition fee includes:
-
Enrolment fee
-
Admissions processing fee
-
Online learning material
-
Spanish Language Learning with Certification
-
Annual immersion programme held at the local Benenzon Centre in Cyprus
-
Guidance from Administration staff
Payment Terms You are contractually obligated to pay the entire term’s tuition at the beginning of the term in order to be admitted on the online program and receive access to the academic material and lectures. Late Fees A late fee may be assessed by the Academy’s Director based on the circumstances. If you are concerned about paying on time, please do let the Administration Department be aware of this possibility in order to work out a different plan with the Director. Refunds Payments collected for each term are non-refundable when the student has registered, gained access and commenced using and obtaining material from the Academy’s online study platform. The Director may refund a portion of the prepaid tuition fee based on the circumstances.
LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS
TUITION FEE ANALYSIS
Please make all tuition fees prior to the commencement of the term or as per authorization of the Director. The enrolment fee is €200 which is payable upon the acceptance of the application.
Benenzon Therapy Bachelor Degree
Year 1 - €950 /per term*
Year 2 - €950 /per term*
Year 3 - €950 /per term*
Year 4 - €950 /per term*
Benenzon Therapy Bachelor Degree
Year 5 - €950 /per term*
*Note:
Each academic year consists of two (2) terms, therefore the whole year’s fee is €1900 in total.
The above tuition fees are modestly priced as they take into account the per capital income of each region where students come from.
The above tuition fee include:
-
Enrolment fee
-
Admissions processing fee
-
Online learning material
-
Spanish Language Learning
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Annual immersion programme held at the local Benenzon Centre in Cyprus
-
Guidance from Administration staff
Payment Terms You are contractually obligated to pay the entire term’s tuition at the beginning of the term in order to be admitted on the online program and receive access to the academic material and lectures. Late Fees A late fee may be assessed by the Academy’s Director based on the circumstances. If you are concerned about paying on time, please do let the Administration Department be aware of this possibility in order to work out a different plan with the Director. Refunds Payments collected for each term are non-refundable when the student has registered, gained access and commenced using and obtaining material from the Academy’s online study platform. The Director may refund a portion of the prepaid tuition fee based on the circumstances.
FAQs How is the course accredited? The MSc in Benenzon Therapy is accredited by Benenzon International Organisation, providing students with an internationally recognized qualification. How and when are lectures scheduled? Lectures are released in blocks throughout the academic year via an online platform, combining giving the opportunity for asynchronous learning . What are the entry requirements and how do I apply? Applicants must send an email with the documents listed in section HOW TO APPLY above. (hyperlink) Can I apply if I do not meet the exact entry criteria? Applicants who do not meet the exact entry criteria must clearly indicate their motivation for pursuing the application and send an email to discuss with the Admissions Team.
FEES What are the fees and are there any additional costs? Fees are outlined above in section FEES. Additional costs for personal therapy and clinical supervision will be provided upon being assigned to the center of clinical practice, training and therapy as they depend on your region and country of training. Do I have to attend personal therapy and clinical supervision? Yes. Students must complete certain hours of personal therapy and individual clinical supervision throughout the program. Do I get help with sourcing placements? Yes. The team of the BUI provides guidance on sourcing clinical placements at the Benenzon Centers around the world. Can I undertake the program if I am a non-EU student or if I’m not a native English speaker? Yes. International students are welcome. Guidance regarding English / Spanish language competency requirements is available and you can enquire via email with the Admissions team. Information regarding the need of a visa: All students coming to Cyprus to attend any activity at the facilities of the BUI must have entered the Republic of Cyprus legally and, when needed, they must have the required visa. For further information, please contact the local authorities: https://www.gov.cy/en/information/visas/ Next Steps All applicants must submit: •Their application and documents via email Application Deadlines: Applications will be accepted until the end of April, every year. The appointments for interviews will be scheduled before September. •EU Applicants: XX Month 202x •Non-EU Applicants: XX Month 202x For further queries and application guidance, please visit the university website or contact the admissions office. Beginning of the academic year: The academic year starts in September.