The M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology is an intensive two-year full time course that concentrates on understanding individual differences and psychological disorders experienced by children, youth, and families. This includes a focus on social, emotional, cognitive, and neurobiological features of normal and atypical development; approaches to assessment, diagnosis and intervention; and risk and protective factors that influence the nature and progression of atypical development and response to treatment. Students receive training that allows them to enter careers involving clinical and/or research positions in a variety of settings as well as careers in university teaching and research.

Program Highlights

• All faculty members are  practitioners in the field.
• Emphasis on practitioner-focused learning in real-world settings.
• Excellent theoretical classroom training coupled with unrivaled out-of-classroom learning opportunities in a dynamic environment.
• Program prepares students to take effective roles in the community as mental health professionals.

Program Objectives

• Students will learn the theoretical frameworks and scientific basis of Clinical Psychology.
• Students will develop the clinical skills that are required when working with the individuals suffering from emotional and psychological problems.
• Students will learn research methodologies and be able to critically evaluate research as it relates to Clinical Psychology.
• Students will learn the ethical and professional guidelines of the profession.
• Students will be enabled to understand and appreciate the impact of diversity and cultural issues in the field of Clinical Psychology.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, a candidate must have good academic record with B.A / B.Sc. in Psychology or Applied Psychology from a well established and respectable university. A written English test followed by an interview will be taken in case of short listed candidates.

Course Outline

A two-year program divided into four semesters as given below:

Year 1 \ Semester-I

Year 1 \ Semester-II

Year 2 \ Semester-III

Year 2 \ Semester-IV

* Admission subject to number of students.

Optional Courses

*Optional courses will be offered according to the availability of the teacher