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Course Overview

The Master in Clinical Psychology programme aims to produce competent clinical psychologists who possess strong knowledge in psychopathology and are skillful in designing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans of psychological conditions that can present across lifespan. Apart from being a practitioner in mental health settings, they are greatly needed in health and medical rehabilitation areas, research, and academics. The graduates will be equipped with ethical values, leadership skills, and lifelong learning ability.

Curriculum

• Adult Psychopathology
• Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
• Counselling Skills and Basic Interventions
• Intervention and Management of Psychological Disorders
• Ethics and Professional Issues
• Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis for Children
• Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis for Adults
• Clinical Health Psychology and Pharmacotherapy
• Research Methodology
• Biostatistics
• Research Project I
• Research Project II
• Clinical Placement I (Internal)
• Clinical Placement II (External)
• Clinical Placement III (External)

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate.
• Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Personal statement (no more than 500 words) outlining why the applicants wish to be considered for the course and their relevant skills.
• Minimum two confidential referee reports (1 academic referee - research supervisor is highly encouraged; 1 professional referee outside academic context) to be submitted.
• Pass a structured competency-based selection panel interview (short-listed applicants only).

For international students only:

• Minimum TOEFL score 580 (PBT) or 230 (cBT) or 90-91 (iBT) or IELTS Band 6.5.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme can pursue careers as Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Neuropsychologists (with further training), Academicians, Researchers, and in Human Resources or Policy-making roles. They can also work in Medical and Health Settings.