Master of Clinical Psychology

Key Modules

• 1Primary Modules
• 2Adult Clinical Psychology
• 3Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
• 4Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
• 5Psychological Interventions and Therapies
• 6Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• 7Intermediate Research Methods
• 8Intermediate Psychological Statistics
• 9Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment
• 10Biological Psychology and Psychopharmacology
• 11Professional and Ethical Practice (Clinical)
• 12Clinical Practicum and Seminar I
• 13Research Project I
• 14Research Project II
• 15Clinical Practicum and Seminar II
• 16Who Should Join This Programme
• 17This programme is for those who are:
• 18PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS
• 19CORE MODULES
• 20PRACTICUM
• 21RESEARCH PROJECT
• 22Dr Lim Hooi Shan
• 23View All Lecturers
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Entry Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• Minimum two confidential referee reports
• 1 academic referee - research supervisor is highly encouraged;
• 1 professional referee outside academic context) to be submitted; and
• Pass Candidate Selection Interview arranged by Taylor's University (short-listed applicants only)
• 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.
• 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):
• Terms and conditions apply.
• *Rigorous internal assessment may include independent panel interview, GRE psychology examination, and relevant extensive experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Career Prospects

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