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Master of Developmental Disorders
University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Semenyih, Malaysia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year master's on neurodevelopmental and behavioural disorders.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Developmental Disorders. Apply critical analysis
- evidence-based reasoning
- and clear communication to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Clinical psychologist
- educational psychologist
- behavioural therapist
- research scientist
- neurodevelopmental specialist
Curriculum
- Taught modules cover neurodevelopmental disorders
- childhood clinical and behavioural disorders
- developmental disorders in context
- psychological assessment
- advanced methods in psychology and professional skills
- followed by a summer research project assessed as a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent
- non-UK qualifications assessed against that standard; relevant discipline
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree from a recognised university, usually in a relevant discipline (business, computing, education, humanities, psychology, engineering); some programmes need work experience, interview or programming evidence
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 90 (tests to Jan 2026) or 4.5 with no less than 4.5 in each element (tests from Feb 2026)
- PTE Academic 71 (no less than 65 in each element)
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadline for your programme on the programme and When to apply pages. Apply online through NottinghamHub; application fee RM424 including 6% SST
- non-refundable. Upload degree certificates
- transcripts
- passport or ID copy and English proof. Some programmes (for example pharmacy and certain postgraduate courses) may require an interview. Decision usually within two weeks; accept the offer online and pay the RM2
- 000 non-refundable deposit. Obtain student visa approval before entering Malaysia; processing can take up to two months.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM74,200 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM424 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Semenyih Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Postgraduate Taught Excellence Scholarship and other university postgraduate awards may be available, depending on academic results, course eligibility and application conditions. Awards are competitive. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is RM74,200 MYR per year. The application fee is RM424 MYR. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM17,700 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 90 (tests to Jan 2026) or 4.5 with no less than 4.5 in each element (tests from Feb 2026), PTE Academic 71 (no less than 65 in each element).