Psychology In Malaysia is always considered the best destination for Medical aspirants to study abroad due to its affordable educational costs and world-class top-ranked universities in Malaysia. Psychology is science just like biology or geology, it is a scientific study of the mind. Psychology is a Humanities and Social Sciences course. It goes beyond the study of human behaviour and personality. This is a study of social psychology, cognitive science, basic neuroscience, research methods etc.
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| Study Levels | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 3-4 years |
| Master's Degree | 2-4 years |
| Doctoral Degree | 3-8 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | - |
|---|---|
| STPM | Min. CGPA 2.33 (C+) |
| A-Levels | 3 passes, good standing (min. BBB), 12 points |
| Australian Matriculation | ATAR 60 |
| Foundation | Min. CGPA 2.33 |
| UEC | Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Mathematics and 1 Science subject) |
| International Baccalaureate | Min. 25 points |
| English | IELTS (minimum 5.5 - 7.0 overall), TOEFL (minimum 550 or 90) |
| Master’s Degree | |
| Bachelor’s Degree | Min. CGPA 2.5-3.0 |
| English | IELTS (min. 6.5 overall) or TOEFL (min. 550 or 83) |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (minimum 46 in each skill) |
Tuition fee in Malaysia for Psychology course differs from University to University: The list below gives you an estimated tuition fee in Psychology from Malaysian University,
| Programme | Estimated Fees |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | MYR 9,000 - 35,000 per year |
| Master’s Degree | MYR 7,000 - 50,000 per year |
| PhD | MYR 15,000 - 45,000 per year |
The fee above only covers the tuition fee and not other additional fees nor living expenses
There are different types of jobs you can follow as a graduate in Psychology from Malaysia-
Tabulated Medical Universities for MBBS in Malaysia are a mix of private and government universities recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
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University / College Name |
University / College Name |
|---|---|
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Universiti Malaya (UM) |
Lincoln University College |
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) |
Asia Metropolitan University |
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) |
QUEST International University Perak |
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) |
WIDAD University College |
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) |
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) |
Perdana University |
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) |
National University of Ireland |
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International Medical University (IMU) |
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland |
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International Islamic University (IIUM) |
Melaka-Manipal Medical College |
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Universiti Kuala Lumpur-Royal College of Medicine Perak |
Monash University |
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AIMST University |
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia |
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) |
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) |
MAHSA University |
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UCSI University |
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) |
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University of Cyberjaya |
Taylor’s University |
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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) |
SEGi University |
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Management & Science University (MSU) |
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia |
Psychology courses are a wide range of Human Studies which includes- Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology , Educational Psychology , Forensic Psychology , Industrial Psychology, Health Psychology , Experimental Psychology , Developmental Psychology
A study of Doctoral Degree is a must if you want to practice as a psychologist. This will include counselling, forensic, industrial and school psychologist.
There are several types of therapists, psychologists, and counsellors, the way to each profession is similar. 3-4 years of undergraduate studies and 7-10 years of postgraduate studies
There is tremendous diversity among psychology professions, and salaries and yearling earning are just as varied. In a struggling economy, many students have turned their interest toward some of the highest paying careers in psychology. The highest paying psychologist career salaries average up to $167,000.
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