Master of Clinical Psychology

The Master of Clinical Psychology programme seeks to train and develop students who are passionate about the well-being of people whose lives have been challenged by various forms of psychological and behavioural disorders.

This programme will develop competent clinical psychologists in Malaysia, equipped with holistic psychological knowledge, innovative skills and a professional attitude, who are able to serve a diverse population in the assessment, diagnosis and intervention of a wide range of psychological disorders. Furthermore, this programme seeks to instill a lifelong commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry through continuous clinical research and practice.

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), and a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
• For international candidates, English Proficiency in terms of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is requirement for course commencement.

Language Requirements

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

Interview

Shortlisted applicants must pass an interviews 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

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.

Subject Listing - January Intake (Year 1)

1 (JAN-APR)

• MCL 601 – Clinical Interview & Basic Intervention Skills
• MCL 604 – Diagnostic Testing I
• MCL 606 – Personality & Psychotherapy
• MCL 607 – Adult Development, Health & Dysfunctions
• MCL 616 – Group Process I

2 (MAY – AUGUST)

• MCL 602 – Child Development, Health & Dysfunctions
• MCL 611 – Cognitive Behavioral Theory & Therapy
• MCL 612 – Professional Issues: Ethics, Conduct & Law
• MCL 614 – Internal Practicum I
• MCL 617 – Group Process II

3 (SEPT-DEC)

• MCL 605 – Diagnostic Testing II
• 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

Subject Listings - January Intake (Year 2)

4 (JAN-JUN)

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

5 (JUL-DEC)

• MCL 632 – External Practicum 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

• Professional Clinical Psychologist
• Counsellor
• School Psychologist
• Social Worker
• Psychiatrist
• Rehabilitation Counsellor
• Forensic Psychology
• Academic Adviser
• Professional Clinical Counsellor
• Developmental Specialist
• Neuropsychologist
• Drug Counsellor
• Psychology teacher
• Psychotherapist
• Researcher