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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 specialized 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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WHY TAYLOR'S PROGRAMME OVERVIEW FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Accreditation and/or Exemptions

Taylor's Master of Clinical Psychology programme has been accredited and recognised by:

Key Highlights of Master of Clinical Psychology

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FUTURE CAREERS

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.

Duration

Duration

Full time

2  years 

Structure

Structure

Core Modules

 

  • 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)

 

Practicum

  • Clinical Practicum and Seminar I
  • Clinical Practicum and Seminar II

 

Research Project

  • Research Project I
  • Research Project II

Fulfilling one of the requirements listed below:

 

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00; Note: A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology not meeting CGPA 2.75 (but not lower than 2.00) can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment (knowledge-based interview) by an independent review panel; OR

  • A Bachelor's Degree in the field or related fields with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in any field, AND a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or a graduate diploma in Psychology; OR

  • A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 in any field, AND a Master’s degree in Psychology with a minimum 45 credits of prerequisites modules in Psychology or graduate diploma in Psychology; OR

  • Other relevant or equivalent qualification, experience and requirement accepted by the HEP Senate / competant authority in Malaysia. AND
        i. 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. 
        ii. Minimum two confidential referee reports (1 academic referee -research supervisor is highly encouraged; 1 professional referee outside academic context) to be submitted. iii. Passed Candidate Selection Interview arranged by Taylor's University.

In the event the programme has unavailable 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.

 

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.

 

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. 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.

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

We offer scholarships to help brightest minds

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Note: Fees will be reviewed annually. For the avoidance of doubt, Taylor’s reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester.

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