Master of Clinical Psychology

This programme will develop competent clinical psychologists with holistic psychological knowledge, innovative skills and a professional attitude. 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.

Intakes

• January

Why study Master of Clinical Psychology at HELP?

• One of the largest psychology programmes in Southeast Asia with over 1000 students
• A strong faculty of over 50 lecturers and graduate tutors
• A facilitative and interactive programme that attracts top student achievers from all over Malaysia and around the world
• A strong research culture and infrastructure supported by academic staff who are active international research
• Opportunities for practical training through internships with over 300 organisations
• Four Postgraduate programmes in psychology for full time students and working adults
• A vibrant student life with active psychology student clubs, sporting events, psychology movie festivals and psychology research colloquium

Structure

• These are the subjects that you will take as part of the programme.

Subject Listing - January Intake (Year 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

(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

(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

Subject Listings - January Intake (Year 2)

(Jan-Jun)

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

(Jul-Dec)

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

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

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

Career Pathways

• Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Master of Clinical Psychology programme.

Possible Career Pathways

• 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