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Master of Counselling
International Medical University
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master that trains professional counsellors, With practicum and internship.
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
- Apply psychological concepts to human behaviour and wellbeing. Interpret research evidence. Use appropriate assessment and communication skills. Apply ethical reasoning. Develop evidence-informed recommendations for relevant settings.
Career outcomes
- Psychology Practitioner
- Behavioural Health Specialist
- Research Assistant
- Community Services Officer
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Core: human development
- Psychological testing
- Theories of psychotherapy and career counselling
- Abnormal psychology
- Counselling skills
- Ethics
- Multicultural and group counselling
- Research methods
- Practicum
- Internship and a research project. Electives: couple and family
- Crisis
- Trauma and grief
- Expressive arts. 54 credit hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree in the field or a related field
- CGPA 2.50 to 2.75 depending on programme (lower CGPA after internal assessment or with work experience)
- Clinical Psychology and Counselling add an interview
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in the field or a related field, Clinical Psychology needs a 3-year bachelor in Psychology and an interview.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport or Government Photo ID
- Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Results (where applicable)
- CV or Résumé (where requested).
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements for Master of Counselling at IMU University (formerly International Medical University). Prepare your academic qualifications and the supporting documents specified for this program. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM37,206 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM500 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | IMU campus, Bukit Jalil |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Psychology and Social Sciences |
| Department | Counselling |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the source dataset. Eligibility, Award amounts and application dates must be confirmed through the institution. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is RM37,206 MYR per year. The application fee is RM500 MYR. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM21,600 MYR.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59. An interview is required.