MASTER OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Duration | : | 4 semesters (Full time only) | |
| Entry
Requirements |
: | ● | Bachelor Degree in Psychology with minimum 3.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); or Graduate Diploma in Psychology or Counselling from any Institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate; and |
| ● | Pass the intake interview conducted by the program; and | ||
| ● | International applicant should get a minimum score of TOEFL (580 TOEFL Paper; or 230 TOEFL-CBT; or 90-91 TOEFL-IBT) or Band 6.5 for IELTS |
The Master of Clinical Psychology prepares students to practice as Clinical Psychologists. A clinical psychologist is involved in preventing, assessing, diagnosing and treating psychological disorders, as well as emotional, personality, learning and behaviour issues that affect daily living and social functioning. The program consists of structured coursework, research, and clinical training. Students will undergo clinical placements and training at the UKM Health Psychology Clinic as well as mental health clinics in regional government hospitals, private practices, and NGOs. They are also required to carry out a research project in the areas of clinical psychology, psychological medicine, psychogeriatric, psychological interventions or psychotherapy, psychosexuality, substance misuse and abuse, quality of life and psychological rehabilitation under close supervision of faculty members.
Course Structure
Year I
Semester I
NNNC6032 Ethics and Professional Practice in Clinical Psychology
NNNC6013 Research Methodology & Statistics
NNNC6033 Psychological Testing and Assessment
NNNC6053 Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
NNNC6073 Adult Clinical Psychology
NNNC6093 Psychotherapy I
Semester II
NNNC6042 Psychopharmacology in Clinical Practice
NNNC6023 Neuropsychology
NNNC6043 Health Psychology and Community Mental Health
NNNC6062 Psychotherapy II
NNNC6065 Clinical Placement I
Year II
Semester I
NNNC7014 Clinical Psychology Research Project I
NNNC7015 Clinical Placement II
Semester II
NNNC7024 Clinical Psychology Research Project II
NNNC7025 Clinical Placement III
Course Coordinator:
DR. (PHD) NOH HAJI AMIT
+603-9289 8187
nohamit@ukm.edu.my