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OVERVIEW

 

Welcome to our Master of Clinical Psychology programme, a two-year journey designed specifically for individuals like you who have a passion for pursuing a specialised profession in Clinical Psychology. Our programme is dedicated to equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals facing psychological disorders.

 

Throughout the programme, our aim is to nurture and develop professional, qualified, and competent clinical psychologists. We focus on cultivating expertise in various areas, including diagnosis, psychological assessment, psychotherapy, intervention, clinical research, and the prevention of mental health issues.

 

This programme complies with the standards and requirements of the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council, Malaysia’s Allied Health Professions Act 2016, and the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP), and graduates of this programme are eligible to register as Registered Clinical Psychologist under the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council.

School
Liberal Arts and Sciences

Intake Month

April and September

Study Options

Full time only

Study Duration

2 years

Professional Training

Programme

Emphasises both

Research and practical clinical training

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The programme's thorough syllabus focuses on preparing you with the skills, knowledge, attitude, mindset, and clinical training necessary to diagnose and treat individuals for a fulfilling career in Clinical Psychology.

Primary Modules

Primary Modules

Year 1

  • Adult Clinical Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
  • Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Psychological Interventions and Therapies
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Intermediate Research Methods
  • Intermediate Psychological Statistics 
  • Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment
  • Biological Psychology and Psychopharmacology
  • Professional and Ethical Practice (Clinical) 
  • Clinical Practicum and Seminar I

Year 2

  • Research Project I
  • Research Project II
  • Clinical Practicum and Seminar II

CORE MODULES

CORE MODULES

  • ADULT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
    The module introduces current perspectives on the conceptualisation, assessment and treatment of adult psychopathology and psychological disorders.

  • PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL PRACTICE (CLINICAL)
    Students are exposed to ethical codes, professional conduct, laws, issues and ethical dilemmas in the practice of Clinical Psychology. Topics covered include ethical issues in research, professional practice, assessment and testing, personal and professional self, and ethics codes and laws in clinical practice.

  • BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
    The aim of this module is to develop knowledge on general principles of neuropsychology, psychopharmacology and biopsychosocial aspects of health. Students are introduced to the scientific study of the relationship between the brain and behaviour, the effects of drugs on mood, sensation, thinking and behaviour, as well as the study of psychological and behavioural processes in health, illness and healthcare.

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS AND THERAPIES
    This module focuses on the psychological interventions and psychotherapies used in the field of clinical psychology. Students learn about various types of psychological intervention strategies and psychotherapy approaches targeted towards various types of psychological issues.

  • INTERMEDIATE RESEARCH METHODS
    This module aims to develop students’ abilities in research methods in psychology to an intermediate level as part of a continuation from their undergraduate training. Students will be trained to acquire intermediate-level research methods for their master-level research project. 
  • INTERMEDIATE PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS
    This module aims to develop students’ abilities in psychological statistics to an intermediate level as part of a continuation from their undergraduate training. Students will be taught to analyse and interpret data using statistical applications and systems at an intermediate level.

  • CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
    The module introduces current perspectives on the conceptualisation, assessment and treatment of child and adolescent psychopathology and psychological disorders.

  • COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
    Students are taught regarding the concepts, knowledge, skills and techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Topics covered include case formulation, negative automatic thoughts, thought challenging, core beliefs, maladaptive thought patterns, cognitive distortions, problem solving, behavioural activation, and the use of CBT in different populations.

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS
    The aim of the module is to develop knowledge on the process of psychological assessments and theories and to be able to utilise a combination of techniques to derive an appropriate diagnostic decision. The focus of the assessments centres on assessing students’ ability to employ psychological assessment tools to derive an appropriate hypothesis or diagnostic decision as a Clinical Psychologist.

  • CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
    The module provides student with comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques, and applications of neuropsychological assessment. Neuropsychological assessment is a vital component of clinical practice, enabling psychologists to evaluate cognitive functioning and identify potential neurological disorders or impairments. 
PRACTICUM

PRACTICUM

  • Clinical Practicum and Seminar I
    The module emphasises on the “clinical practice” in the field of clinical psychology. Students are placed in clinical settings to conduct psychological assessments and interventions and accumulate practicum hours before graduating from the programme. This module allows the student to apply their learned knowledge into real-life settings.
  • Clinical Practicum and Seminar II
    The module is a continuation from Clinical Practicum and Seminar I.
RESEARCH PROJECT

RESEARCH PROJECT

  • Research Project I
    This module focuses on the first part of research project in the programme. Students are required to carry out an intermediate-level research project as part of the criteria to graduate from the Master of Clinical Psychology programme.
  • Research Project II
    Continuing from the first part of the research project, students are required to justify the selection of applications and systems relating to their research project, and construct an original research project writing that fulfils the master's degree by coursework level.

Requirement

Requirement

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.* OR
  • Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
  • Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (non-psychology, Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate OR
  • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements. 
Additional Requirement

Additional Requirement

  1. Personal statement (no more than 500 words) which outlines why the applicants wish to be considered for the course and their relevant skills. While clinically relevant work/volunteer experience is not a course entry requirement, applicants who have undertaken relevant work/volunteer experience may wish to include this as part of their personal statement.
  2. Minimum two confidential referee reports 
    • 1 academic referee - research supervisor is highly encouraged;
    • 1 professional referee outside academic context) to be submitted; and
  3. Pass Candidate Selection Interview arranged by Taylor's University (short-listed applicants only)
English Requirement

English Requirement

  1. For International students: IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

  2. For Malaysian students (if their undergraduate or postgraduate degree qualifications [whichever more recent] were done outside of Malaysia, and were not undertaken in the English language):
    IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 42 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

Note

  1. Terms and conditions apply.
  2. *Rigorous internal assessment may include independent panel interview, GRE psychology examination, and relevant extensive experience. 
  3. In the event the programme has available seats due to unforeseen circumstances:
    • The candidates who have attended and passed the candidate selection interview for that semester but were moved to the subsequent semester due to lack of seats in the upcoming semester will be given first priority to join that semester.
    • The remaining candidate(s) with the highest CGPA and relevant industry experience but who have not been interviewed yet will be given second priority to be interviewed for that semester.
  4. All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department.

This programme is for those who are:

  1. Passionate in pursuing a specialised profession in Clinical Psychology.
  2. Committed in improving the well-being of individuals with psychological disorders.

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:

  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Academician
  • Researcher
  • Mental Health Practitioner
  • Psychology Consultant/Officer
  • Employee Assistance Programme Consultant
  • Corporate Consultant
  • International Aid/Development Worker

 

Note: Graduates can work in the government sector (hospitals, universities, and clinics), private sector (hospitals, universities, corporate companies, clinics, and centres), and Non-Governmental Organisations.

 

Master of Clinical Psychology

I am Approximate Total Fees
Local Student
MYR 55,064
International Student
USD 17,413

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