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Master of Counselling in Clinical Mental Health

Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Counselling (Clinical Mental Health) is a 2-year full-time master programme offered by Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Counselling in Clinical Mental Health and apply healthcare principles
patient or client wellbeing
and ethical professional decision-making to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Clinical Mental Health Counsellor
Marriage and Family Therapist
School Counsellor
University Counsellor
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counsellor
Juvenile Counsellor
Forensic Counsellor
Career Counsellor
Community Health Counsellor
Clinical Supervisor
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Researcher
Educator

Curriculum

Twelve core subjects including a research project
one elective (family counselling
tele-mental health or counselling entrepreneurship)
and specialisation modules on crisis intervention and child and adolescent mental health. Practical learning comes from a 252-hour in-house practicum and a 504-hour external internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree in a related field
other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia
APEL.A
Bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) in a related field with CGPA 2.50
CGPA 2.00-2.49 considered with prerequisite courses or assessment (e.g. Artificial Intelligence)
interview for some programmes

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a related field; other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia; APEL.A

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 75
PTE Academic 50
Cambridge 170
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application Form
Health Declaration Form
Passport Photographs
Passport Copy (All Pages)
Certified Academic Qualifications
English Language Test Results (if applicable)

How to apply

Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
health declaration
photographs
passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$8,074 USD
Application fee	RM742 MYR
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sunway University, Bandar Sunway
Faculty or school	Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
Department	Counselling (Clinical Mental Health)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Jul 2027
234 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.