Master of Clinical Psychology

The Master of Clinical Psychology at IMU is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed to develop competent, ethical, and well-rounded clinical psychologists in Malaysia. This programme equips students with advanced knowledge in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions to treat a wide range of mental health disorders.

Offered by IMU – Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and health sciences university, this clinical psychology course provides intensive hands-on training through supervised clinical placements, research work, and real-world case studies. Students are prepared to work in diverse settings such as hospitals, private clinics, educational institutions, NGOs, and corporate environments, helping individuals manage and overcome mental health challenges.

Accredited provisionally by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the programme meets national standards, enabling graduates to register with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) to practice as certified clinical psychologists in Malaysia.

With a curriculum rooted in ethics, cultural sensitivity, and psychological science, the IMU Clinical Psychology programme ensures students are trained to serve across different age groups and communities. In addition, IMU’s close industry ties, experienced faculty, and supportive clinical training environment make it one of the best universities for Clinical Psychology in Malaysia.

Applicants are required to have obtained:

• A Bachelor’s Degree of at least 3 years’ duration in Psychology or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00; Note: A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology not meeting CGPA of 2.75 (but not lower than 2.5) may be considered subject to rigorous internal assessment by an independent review panel
• Shortlisted applicants who meet the entry requirement will undergo an interview session. Shortlisted applicants must pass the interview carried out by members of the selection committee
• Students who have any relevant work experience would have an added advantage

*Prospective candidates from a different field of study can reach out to IMU Admissions for more information.

English Proficiency Requirements:

For Malaysian Students

Not applicable

For International Students

• IELTS : Band score 5.0; or
• TOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 42; or
• Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 154; or
• Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 154; or
• Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; or
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 47;

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

• International students from countries in which English is the first language.
• International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

• Adult Psychopathology
• Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
• Psychological Assessment
• Psychotherapy 1
• Psychotherapy 2

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Crisis Intervention and Addiction
• Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics
• Cultural Diversity, Ethics and Professionalism
• Pesearch Project 1,2 and 3

• Practicum 1,2 and 3
• 3 elective modules
• Psychopharmacology

Select 3 out of the folowing 5 elective modules:

• Groupwork
• Play Therapy
• Grief and Bereavement Counselling
• Theory and Practice in Family Therapy
• Systemic Therapy for Couples and Family