Overview
The Master in Clinical Psychology programme at 黑料社prepares graduates to practice as competent, ethical Clinical Psychologists equipped to assess, diagnose, and treat psychological, emotional, and behavioural disorders across the lifespan. The programme combines rigorous coursework, supervised clinical training, and an original research project, structured to meet the registration requirements of the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) and the Malaysian Quality Assurance (MQA). The programme follows the scientist-practitioner training model.
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
Conduct clinical interviews, psychological assessments, and differential diagnosis across children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT and at least one additional modality).
Practise ethically and professionally, in accordance with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Act 2016 and American Psychological Association standards.
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare and community mental health teams.
Apply digital tools and data analysis competently in both clinical documentation and research.
Conduct independent, supervised research addressing clinically relevant research questions.
Engage in reflective, lifelong professional development.
Teaching Team
- Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm
- Academic Institutions
- Addiction and Rehabilitation Centres
- Child, Adolescent, and Adult Mental Health
- Clinics and Psychology Centres
- Corporate Settings
- Geriatric Settings
- Hospital Settings
- Human Resources
- Paediatric Settings
- Research Institutions
- RM68,000
for Malaysian students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Psychology with Honours, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
One year of clinically relevant work experience.
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL (internet-based): 90
Note: Candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree in psychology in English would have met the language requirement; hence, the above does not apply to you.
Expression of Interest
Applications for September 2026 intake are now closed. The application period for 2027 intake will be announced upon further notice. Please contact us for more information.
Upon submission of an Expression of Interest and required documents, the admissions team will review applications and shortlist applicants for the next stage, consisting of sitting for a physical entrance exam, attending a structured competency-based selection interview, and completing a screening assessment. The shortlisting process will select a small number of top applicants for this stage based on prior academic records, experience in the mental health field, expression of interest and motivation, and suitable qualities as identified by referees. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date for the in-person entrance exam, interview, and screening at Sunway University. Upon the completion of this stage, the admission team will review the results of the exam, interview, and screening to determine the candidates who will be offered a place in the Master in Clinical Psychology programme.
Documents to be Submitted
- Bachelor's degree official transcript
- Bachelor's degree official completion certificate
- Diploma official transcript (if applicable)
- Diploma completion certificate (if applicable)
- Updated CV/Resume
- IC (front & back) for local students
- Passport-sized photograph
- IELTS or equivalent (*For programmes that are not taught in English)
- Payment Receipt (RM300 Processing Fee) []
- Expression of Interest form [Download form here]
- Personal statement (no more than 500 words) that demonstrates motivation to pursue the Master鈥檚 programme, work/volunteer experience related to the mental health field, relevant skills for the field, and how this programme fits into your future career goals. [Download template here]
Two confidential referee reports, preferably referees who have known candidate as least 2 years (1 academic referee who is preferably your research supervisor and 1 professional referee outside of academic context) [Download template here]
Note: The reports should be emailed by the referee directly to Dr Michele Anne (@email), stating the name of the applicant and the name of the programme applied to in the email title. The reports should not be emailed directly by applicants to the admissions team.
Contact Details
Dr Michele Anne
Programme Leader
@email
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