Master of Clinical Psychology

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ study in Psychology from a recognised university with at least a 2nd Class Honours (Upper division), or a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
• For international candidates, English Proficiency in terms of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is requirement for course commencement.

Evidence of English language proficiency (only for applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not English), such as any of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – scores minimum 213 (computer version) or 550 (paper version) or 70 (internet version)
• Cambridge GCE O level English paper 1119 –  Grade C6 or above
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – band 6.0 or above

RM52,900

Shortlisted applicants must pass an interview with members of the selection committee

• A high standard of written and oral communication skills (English language)
• Capacity to relate to a wide range of people from different age, gender, ethnic-racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and vocational backgrounds
• Ability and willingness to sustain high workloads
• Experience in clinically-related field is an advantage, but not mandatory

The interview serves as the most important entry requirement in determining the goodness-of-fit between the applicants and this programme. Applicants with strong academic qualification may still be rejected if they fail in the interview session.

There is no online application for this program. For interested applicants, please contact the Department of Psychology directly at 03-7849 3000 to find out more about the application process as there are specific document requirements.

1 (JAN-APR)

• MCL 601 – Clinical Interview & Basic Intervention Skills
• MCL 606 – Personality & Psychotherapy
• MCL 607 – Adult Development, Health & Dysfunctions
• MCL 612 – Professional Issues: Ethics, Conduct & Law
• MCL 616 – Group Process I

2 (MAY – AUGUST)

• MCL 604 – Diagnostic Testing I
• MCL 605 – Diagnostic Testing II
• MCL 611 – Cognitive Behavioral Theory & Therapy
• MCL 614 – Internal Practicum I
• MCL 617 – Group Process II

3 (SEPT-DEC)

• MCL 602 – Child Development, Health & Dysfunctions
• MCL 610 – Family Systems Theory & Therapy
• MCL 613 – Clinical Research & Evaluation Skills
• MCL 615 – Internal Practicum II
• MCL 618 – Group Process III

Note: Sequence of subjects may vary from intake to intake. Curriculum is subject to changes due to MQA requirements

4 (JAN-JUN)

• MCL 603 – Clinical Neuropsychology (Jan-Apr)
• MCL 630 – Clinical Research Project
• MCL 631 – External Practicum I
• MCL 633 – Professionalization Seminar I

5 (JUL-DEC)

• MCL 632 – External Practicum II
• MCL 634 – Professionalization Seminar II
• MCL 628 – Clinical Competency Evaluation (Diagnostic)
• MCL 629 – Clinical Competency Evaluation (Therapy)

Note: Sequence of subjects may vary from intake to intake. Curriculum is subject to changes due to MQA requirements

The 2-year full-time programme consists of the following component:

• Coursework (including assignments and exams)\
• Research project
• Practical training