Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical)

SUMMARY

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

current Intake

current 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

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
PSY501
Psychopathology (CORE)
2,655
PSY503
Clinical Psychological Intervention -I (CORE)
2,655
PSY505
Psychological Assessment - I (CORE)
2,655
PSY507
Professional and Ethical Practices (CORE)
2,655
Semester Total60
10,620

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
PSY509
Clinical Psychological Intervention - II (CORE)
2,655
PSY511
Psychological Assessment - 2 (CORE)
2,655
PSY513
Child Psychology (CORE)
2,655
PSY515
Clinical and Health Psychology (CORE)
2,655
Semester Total60
10,620

Semester 3

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
PSY517
Research Methods in Psychology (CORE)
2,655
PSY519
Clinical Placement - A (CORE)
8,850
Semester Total65
11,505

Semester 4

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
PSY521
Research Project (CORE)
2,655
PSY523
Clinical Placement - B (CORE)
8,850
Semester Total65
11,505
Course Total 250 CP
Total: 44,250

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.