OVERVIEW
Master of Clinical Psychology is a programme that seeks to train those interested in clinical and practical skills that prepares them to be a competent clinical psychologist. A clinical psychologist is involved in assessing, diagnosing, and planning preventive and interventive interventions for a variety of psychological disorders that disrupts the population's daily and social functioning.
This full-time coursework-based program covers basic and advanced theories of clinical psychology, clinical intervention skills, psychotherapy skills, assessment and diagnostic tests, adult and child psychopathology, neuropsychology, research methodology and statistics. In addition, student will be required to carry out research projects in the field of clinical psychology and undergo clinical placements at the Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah and other clinics or centres that provide mental health services.
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of the program are:
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
Master of Clinical Psychology is a programme structured in four semesters over two years and is taught in English. The curriculum includes course work, practicum/internship, and research project. Students must complete a minimum of 48 credits for graduation.
Curriculum Component | Credit |
Course Work | 24 |
Practicum/Internship | 14 |
Research Project | 10 |
Total | 48 |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Coordinator
Master of Clinical Psychology
Department of Psychiatry
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Tel: 03-97692541
Email: mcp.medic@upm.edu.my
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Brochure for prospective students. HERE
Poster. HERE
Updated:: 30/01/2024 [nooraffandi]
Dean's General Office
Level 3, Administration Building,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.