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Master of Clinical Psychology
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The APA-accredited practice-focused doctorate trains students in evidence-based assessment and treatment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Clinical Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in practice-focused training grounded in research. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Licensed health service psychologist
- Clinical practice
- Research
- Government
- Healthcare policy
- Police consultant
- Expert witness
- Jury consultant
Curriculum
- Five-year curriculum of at least 119 credits plus a one-year internship
- Practice-focused training grounded in research
- Optional concentrations (for example forensic or neuropsychology)
- On-campus clinic placements and the Clinical Competency Examination.
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
- Work experience required
- Interview required
Work experience details
Relevant professional experience aligned with the program field is required or considered as part of admission.
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Passport or government identification
- Academic transcripts
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
- Professional experience evidence
- Interview or selection materials
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Submit evidence of relevant professional experience. Complete the required admission interview or selection process. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM46,110 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM500 MYR |
| Deposit | RM2,000 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | IMU campus, Bukit Jalil |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Psychology and Social Sciences |
| Department | Psychology and Behavioural Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
24 May 2027
191 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 24 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM46,110 MYR per year. The application fee is RM500 MYR. The deposit is RM2,000 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. Work experience is required. An interview is required.