Doctor of Psychology (Psychology Clinical) - SAINS@KL

This programme aims to produce graduates who:

• Are highly competent clinical psychologists and able to apply their knowledge and provide services in various relevant agencies
• Are recognized by the Malaysian Allied Health Profession Act 2016
• Are able to practice as consultant clinical psychologists

The programme will be conducted at Universiti Sains Malaysia - KL Campus, Wisma Sejarah, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur and/or Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris - Sultan Azlan Shah Campus, Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak. Doctoral internship will be held at different locations such as Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, UPSI Psychology Clinic or any other locations approved by the USM-UPSI Joint Committee.

i. Master in Psychology (Clinical) USM-UPSI with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00.

Eligible candidates will be offered to enroll in Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) USM-UPSI with the approval from Panels of Admission Evaluation USM-UPSI. Candidates need to register for the doctorate program within three (3) years after graduation.

OR

ii. Master in Psychology (Clinical) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 which is accepted by USM and UPSI Senates and fulfill the criteria of Malaysian Qualification Agency - Program Standards for Psychology.

AND

Completed the required courses below:

• Statistics for Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Neuroscientists; and
• Intermediate Psychometric; and
• Protocol Development in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neurosciences; and
• Ethics, Cross-cultural and Professional Issues; and
• Psychological Intervention 1; and
• Psychological Intervention 2; and
• Child and Adult Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology; and
• Child Psychological Assessment; and
• Adult Psychological Assessment; and
• Child Practicum and Seminar; and
• Adult Practicum and Seminar; and
• Psychology Research Project
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Rehabilitation Psychology

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

**Candidates who qualify for admissions will be invited to attend pre-entry interviews to complete the application process.

Full Time: Min. 6 semesters (3 years), Max. 12 semesters (6 years)

Part Time : Min. 10 semesters (5 years), Max. 14 semesters (7 years)

October

** Fees are subject to change