Overview of Master of Clinical Psychology in HELP University Malaysia

The Master of Clinical Psychology programme seeks to train and develop students who are passionate about the well-being of people whose lives have been challenged by various forms of psychological and behavioural disorders.

This program will develop competent clinical psychologists in Malaysia, equipped with holistic psychological knowledge, innovative skills and a professional attitude, who are able to serve a diverse population in the assessment, diagnosis and intervention of a wide range of psychological disorders. Furthermore, this programme seeks to instil in these clinical psychologists a lifelong commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry through continuous clinical research and practice.

Subjects of Master of Clinical Psychology in HELP University Malaysia

JANUARY INTAKE – YEAR 1

1 (JAN-APR)

• Clinical Interview & Basic Intervention Skills
• Child Development, Health & Dysfunctions
• Personality & Psychotherapy

• Adult Development, Health & Dysfunctions
• Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Therapy

2 (MAY – AUGUST)

• Diagnostic Testing I
• Diagnostic Testing II

• Family Systems Theory & Therapy
• Clinical Research & Evaluation Skills
• Internal Practicum I

3 (SEPT-DEC)

• Social-Cultural Context of Psychology
• Psychopharmacology & Substance Abuse

• Group Process I, II & III
• Internal Practicum II

JANUARY INTAKE – YEAR 2

4 (JAN-APR)

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• External Practicum I

• Clinical Research Project I
• Professionalization Seminar I

5 (MAY – AUGUST)

• Professional Issues: Ethics, Conduct & Law
• External Practicum II
• Clinical Research Project II

• Professionalization Seminar II

6 (SEPT-DEC)

• External Practicum III
• Clinical Research Project III

• Professionalization Seminar III
• Clinical Competency Evaluation (Diagnostic)
• Clinical Competency Evaluation (Therapy)

Assessment of Master of Clinical Psychology in HELP University Malaysia

The 2-year full-time programme consists of the following component:

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

Entry Requirements of Master of Clinical Psychology in HELP University Malaysia

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years’ study in Psychology from a recognised university with at least a 2nd Class Honours (Upper division), or a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
   
• For international candidates, English Proficiency in terms of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is requirement for course commencement.

Language Requirements

Evidence of English language proficiency (only for applicants whose native tongue or medium of undergraduate instruction is not English), such as any of the following:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores
  minimum 213 (computer version) or 550 (paper version) or 70 (internet version)
   
• Cambridge GCE O level English paper 1119
  Grade C6 or above
   
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  band 6.0 or above

Interview

Shortlisted applicants must pass an interview with members of the selection committee

• A high standard of written and oral communication skills (English language)
• Capacity to relate to a wide range of people from different age, gender, ethnic-racial, cultural, socioeconomic, and vocational backgrounds
• Ability and willingness to sustain high workloads
• Experience in clinically-related field is an advantage, but not mandatory

The interview serves as the most important entry requirement in determining the goodness-of-fit between the applicants and this programme. Applicants with strong academic qualification may still be rejected if they fail in the interview session.

Application Process

There is no online application for this program. For interested applicants, please contact the Department of Psychology directly at 03-7849 3000 to find out more about the application process as there are specific document requirements.