MSc (Psychology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

OVERVIEW

The research areas are in education psychology with emphasis on guidance counselling and evaluation.

Research Thrust Areas

Education psychology psychometry and counselling
Education psychology
Guidance counselling
Psychometric and educational evaluation

Expertise available in the following Institute:
Advanced Medical and Dental Institute
www.amdi.usm.my

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Doctor of Dental Surgery; or

B. Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences/Biology/Chemistry/Physics or other related fields with:

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Exemption can be given if:

English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

DURATION

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 340.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) :4,200.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 340.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,575.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,425.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 4,200.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,585.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00 Research Methodology : 320.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,500.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00	Registration Fee : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,130.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

MSc (Psychology) - Advanced Medical and Dental Institute

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