UCSI University

Overview of Master of Science in Clinical Psychology in UCSI University Malaysia

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.

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.

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.

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

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

• Adult Clinical Psychopathology
• Neuropsychology
• Psychotherapy Theories & Techniques 2
• Research Methodologies and Statistics

Semester 3

• Psychopharmacology
• Clinical Assessment
• Clinical Placement 1

Year 2

Semester 4

• Clinical Research Project 1
• Clinical Placement 2

Semester 5

• Clinical Research Project 2
• Clinical Placement 3

CAREER PROSPECTS

• 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