Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical)

Level: Masters(MNQF Level 9)
Duration: 2 years(4 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 44,250
Selection Criteria: Selection Merit based

previous Intake: February Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

The Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical) is a comprehensive and advanced program designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical expertise necessary for a successful career in the field of clinical psychology. This program is designed for individuals who desire to become a licensed psychologist, and seek the knowledge, skill and experience to be able to provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and assessments across a diverse range of mental health issues.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Bachelor's degree at MNQF level 7 in Psychology with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 AND must have completed a research subject in a previous program of study AND pass an intake interview

Language Requirements

Certified competency in English (GCE/IGCSE O Level English language OR equivalent) OR A pass in MNU English language competency test OR Tertiary education that was taught and assessed solely in the English medium in a recognized country

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY501 Psychopathology (CORE)	Psychopathology	15 Psychopathology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY503 Clinical Psychological Intervention -I (CORE)	Clinical Psychological Intervention -I	15 Clinical Psychological Intervention -I (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY505 Psychological Assessment - I (CORE)	Psychological Assessment - I	15 Psychological Assessment - I (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY507 Professional and Ethical Practices (CORE)	Professional and Ethical Practices	15 Professional and Ethical Practices (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
Semester Total			Semester Total	60	10,620 10,620

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY509 Clinical Psychological Intervention - II (CORE)	Clinical Psychological Intervention - II	PSY503	15 Clinical Psychological Intervention - II (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY511 Psychological Assessment - 2 (CORE)	Psychological Assessment - 2	PSY505	15 Psychological Assessment - 2 (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY513 Child Psychology (CORE)	Child Psychology		15 Child Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY515 Clinical and Health Psychology (CORE)	Clinical and Health Psychology		15 Clinical and Health Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	10,620 10,620

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY517 Research Methods in Psychology (CORE)	Research Methods in Psychology		15 Research Methods in Psychology (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY519 Clinical Placement - A (CORE)	Clinical Placement - A	All year 1 modules	50 Clinical Placement - A (CORE) (50) (50)	8,850 8,850
Semester Total				Semester Total	65	11,505 11,505

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	PSY521 Research Project (CORE)	Research Project	PSY517	15 Research Project (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	PSY523 Clinical Placement - B (CORE)	Clinical Placement - B	PSY519	50 Clinical Placement - B (CORE) (50) (50)	8,850 8,850
Semester Total				Semester Total	65	11,505 11,505

Course Total

250 CP

Total: 44,250

44,250

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

After completion of the course graduates will be eligible to register as a licensed provisional psychologist with Maldives Allied Health Council. Graduates can also work in various other fields such as research, academia, supervision, program development, public policy and other areas and programmes that promote psychological wellbeing in individuals, families and groups.