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Department of Psychology / M.Sc Clinical Psychology
The M.Sc Clinical Psychology programme is a rigorous two-year postgraduate degree that focuses on the scientific study and practical treatment of mental health disorders. The curriculum provides a balanced integration of theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical training. Core subjects include psychopathology, cognitive neuroscience, psychological assessment, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies.
Students engage in advanced research methodology and supervised clinical practicum and internships in real-world settings. The programme culminates in a dissertation or case-series project, synthesising clinical expertise with research competence. Taught by licensed clinical psychologists and supported by well-equipped laboratories and hospital affiliations, graduates are prepared for roles as clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, and mental health consultants, equipped with ethical guidelines, assessment proficiency, and therapeutic skills.
Core focus on psychopathology, cognitive neuroscience, psychological assessment, psychopharmacology and major psychotherapeutic approaches.
Clinical practicum and internships providing supervised experience in diagnosing and treating diverse psychological disorders.
Taught by licensed clinical psychologists with laboratory support and clinical affiliations with hospitals and mental health centres.
Graduates can pursue careers as clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists and mental health researchers.
A two-year postgraduate pathway building clinical assessment, therapeutic and research competencies for mental health practice.
Programme: Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time Postgraduate Programme)
Mode: Full-Time Postgraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Psychopathology, psychological assessment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapeutic approaches, cognitive neuroscience and clinical research
Practical Component: Clinical practicum, supervised internships, hospital-based training, case-series / dissertation
Pathway: Clinical practice, neuropsychology, rehabilitation, forensic psychology, research and higher studies (M.Phil. / Ph.D.)
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised University are eligible.
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Strong foundation in psychopathology, psychological assessment and clinical diagnosis of mental health disorders.
Competence in cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, humanistic and other evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Supervised experience in diagnosing and treating diverse psychological disorders in real-world clinical settings.
Ability to design, conduct and interpret clinical research, culminating in a dissertation or case-series project.
Strong grounding in ethical guidelines, professional accountability and evidence-based clinical practice.
Preparation for roles in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation and mental health consultation.
Addressing complex mental health challenges requires clinicians who combine scientific knowledge with rigorous clinical training. A focused postgraduate programme in Clinical Psychology prepares students to diagnose, treat and research psychological disorders within contemporary healthcare frameworks.
The M.Sc Clinical Psychology programme integrates theoretical foundations with supervised hospital-based practicum, advanced research training and a strong ethical orientation, nurturing highly skilled clinicians.
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With intensive clinical exposure, research competence and professional standards, graduates are prepared for impactful roles in mental health services, research and policy.