Master of Clinical Psychology

This postgraduate degree offers a rich curriculum that will give you exposure to a broad range of psychology-related topics that include child, adolescent and adult clinical psychopathology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy theories and techniques.

At UCSI, you will learn from passionate academics committed to their intellectual and empirical research work where the central belief to the practice of clinical psychology is the use of psychological testing and psychotherapy.

The Master of Clinical Psychology intersects the human mind, brain, behaviour and experience into a cohesive field of psychology that specialises in the understanding, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological dysfunctions of the 21st century. Clinical psychologists work together with other mental health professionals to promote psychological health, as well as prevent and relieve psychological problems.

Get set for exciting pathways in various industries when you join UCSI.
Intakes

• January, May and September

Year 1
Semester 1

• Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychopathology
• Ethical Practice and Research Approaches
• Testing and Measurement
• Psychotherapy 1

Semester 2

• Adult Clinical Psychopathology
• Neuropsychology
• Psychotherapy 2
• Research Methodologies and Statistics

Semester 3

• Psychopharmacology
• Clinical Placement 1 (Internal)

Year 2
Semester 4

• Clinical Research Project 1
• Clinical Placement 2 (External)

Semester 5

• Clinical Research Project 2
• Clinical Placement 3 (External)

This 2-year programme consists of the following components:

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

Career Opportunities

• Rehabilitation centres
• Career Counsellor
• Organizational Psychologist
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Forensic Psychologist
• Social and community service manager.
• Counseling Psychologist
• Hospitals
• Psychiatric units
• Community mental health center
• Social services center
• Schools and universities
• Clinical psychologist