The Master of Clinical Psychology programme is a two-year programme designed to meet the needs of those who are passionate in pursuing a specialised profession in Clinical Psychology and are committed in improving the well-being of individuals with psychological disorders. The programme aims to produce professional, qualified, and competent clinical psychologists in the areas of expertise of diagnosis, psychological assessment, psychotherapy, intervention, clinical research, and preventions of mental health issues.
This programme complies to the standard and requirement of the Malaysia’s Allied Health Professions Act 2016 and the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP).
INTAKES: MARCH & AUGUST
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme’s thorough syllabus focuses on preparing you with the skills, knowledge, attitude, and mindset necessary for a fulfilling career in Clinical Psychology.
STRUCTURE
Core Modules
- Adult Clinical Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
- Biological Psychology and Psychopharmacology
- Psychological Interventions and Therapies
- Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
- Professional and Ethical Practice (Clinical)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Practicum
- Clinical Practicum and Seminar I
- Clinical Practicum and Seminar II
Research Project
- Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics
- Research Project I
Future Careers
When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Academician
- Researcher
- Mental Health Practitioner
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00; Note: A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology not meeting CGPA 2.75 (but not lower than 2.50) can be accepted subject to rigourous internal assessment by an independent review panel; OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in any field, AND a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or its equivalent (covering all eight Knowledge Areas highlighted in page 13-14 of MQA Programme Standards: Psychology) with a minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in the prerequisites modules; OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in any field, AND a minimum 30 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or its equivalent (covering all eight Knowledge Areas highlighted in page 13-14 of MQA Programme Standards: Psychology)with a minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in the prerequisites modules, AND a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test (Psychology) with a minimum score of 550; OR
- Other relevant or equivalent qualification, experience and requirement accepted by the HEP Senate/ competent authority in Malaysia and passed Candidate Selection Interview arranged by Taylor’s University.
- For international students: IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500 paper based or 213 for computer-based (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
