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MASTER OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

MASTER OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

About the Programme

The Master of Clinical Psychology intersects the human mind, brain, behaviour and experience into a cohesive field of psychology that specialises in the understanding, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological dysfunctions of the 21st century. Clinical psychologists work together with other mental health professionals to promote psychological health, as well as prevent and relieve psychological problems.

At UCSI, you will learn from passionate academics committed to their intellectual and empirical research work where the central belief to the practice of clinical psychology is the use of psychological testing and psychotherapy.

This postgraduate degree offers a rich curriculum that will give you exposure to a broad range of psychology-related topics that include child, adolescent and adult clinical psychopathology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy theories and techniques.

Get set for exciting pathways in various industries when you join UCSI.

 

Duration of Study

Full-time : 1 year and 8 months (5 semesters) / Part-time : 3 years

 

Course Mode

Full-time or Part-time

 

Course Location

Kuala Lumpur

Intakes

January, May and September

Career Opportunities

  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Career Counsellor
  • Organizational Psychologist
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Social and community service manager.
  • Counseling Psychologist
  • Hospitals
  • Psychiatric units
  • Community mental health center
  • Social services center
  • Schools and universities
  • Clinical psychologist

Subjects Offered

Year 1

Semester 1

  • Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychopathology
  • Ethical Practice and Research Approaches
  • Testing and Measurement
  • Psychotherapy Theories & Techniques 1

Semester 2

  • Adult Clinical Psychopathology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychotherapy Theories & Techniques 2
  • Research Methodologies and Statistics

Semester 3

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Clinical Placement 1

 

Year 2
Semester 4

  • Clinical Research Project 1
  • Clinical Placement 2

Semester 5

  • Clinical Research Project 2
  • Clinical Placement 3

 

Entry Requirement

 

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline from any university or higher learning institution recognised by UCSI University.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in any field, AND a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in the prerequisites modules; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree 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 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.
  • Direct Entry to programme, or
  • The Faculty may require the candidate to do matching courses at the undergraduate level and up to one semester before undertaking the Master of Clinical Psychology.
  • All candidates need to undergo a compulsory interview conducted by qualified clinical psychologists.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

IELTS

Band 6.0

TOEFL IBT

550

Tuition fees