School of Medical Sciences

Coursework Programme

Master of Cognitive Neurosciences

SAINS@KL

Flexible : Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Semester Intake : September

The programme will be conducted at Universiti Sains Malaysia - KL Campus, Wisma Sejarah,Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur in year 1 (for core and elective courses). Research Project will be held at a different location of Universiti Sains Malaysia such as in the Main Campus(Penang) or/and Health Campus (Kubang Kerian, Kelantan) depends on the chosenresearch topic.

Admission requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in any field of arts and sciences from recognised universities withA Bachelor’s degree in any field of arts and sciences from recognised universities withminimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00; (A Bachelor’s degree in any field of arts and scienceswhich are not meeting CGPA of 3.00 can be accepted subject to internal assessment byan independent review panel)
Eligible candidates who qualify for admission will be called for pre-entry interview tocomplete the application process (if needed).

For more information: https://admission.usm.my/index.php/en/postgraduate/postgraduate-programme/mdh/coursework-mdh/791-master-of-cognitive-neurosciences#overview

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

SAINS@KL

Full Time : Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters

Part Time : Min 6 semesters / Max 12 semesters

Semester Intake : September

This programme aims to produce graduates who:

• Work as clinical psychologist at various institutions

• Are recognized by the Malaysian Allied Health Profession Act 2016

• Are able to continue their study at doctorate level either in the field of ClinicalPsychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.

The programme will be conducted at Universiti Sains Malaysia - KL Campus, Wisma Sejarah,Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur and/or Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris - Sultan Azlan ShahCampus, Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak. Clinical practicum will be held at differentlocations such as Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, UPSIPsychology Clinic or any other locations approved by the USM-UPSI Joint Committee.

Admission requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 ;i. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.75 out of 4.00 ;(A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology not meeting CGPA of 2.75 (but not lower 2.25) canaccepted subject to internal assessment by an independent review panel)OR
A Bachelor’s degree in any field from recognized universities with minimum CGPA 2.75 of 4.00 AND a minimum 45 credit of prerequisites modules in Psychology taken from UniversitiPendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) with minimum CGPA 2.75 of 4.00.OR
A Bachelor’s degree in any field from recognized universities with minimum CGPA 2.75 of 4.00 AND a minimum 30 credit of prerequisites modules in Psychology with minimum CGPA2.75 of 4.00 AND a Graduate Record Examination United States of America (GREUSA)Subject Test (Psychology) with minimum score of 550 ;OR
Any relevant of equivalent, experience and requirement accepted by USM-UPSI or anyrelevant authority in Malaysia in accordance to MQA Program Standards for Psychology.

For more information: https://admission.usm.my/index.php/en/postgraduate/postgraduate-programme/mdh/coursework-mdh/780-master-of-psychology-clinical

Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

SAINS@KL

Full Time : Min 6 semesters / Max 12 semesters

Part Time : Min 10 semesters / Max 14 semesters

Semester Intake : September

This programme aims to produce graduates who:

• Are highly competent clinical psychologists and able to apply their knowledge andprovide services in various relevant agencies

• Are recognized by the Malaysian Allied Health Profession Act 2016

• Are able to practice as consultant clinical psychologistsThe programme will be conducted at Universiti Sains Malaysia - KL Campus, Wisma Sejarah,Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur and/or Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris - Sultan Azlan Shah Campus, Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak. Clinical practicum will be held at different locations such as Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, UPSI Psychology Clinic or any other locations approved by the USM-UPSI Joint Committee.

Admission requirements:

i. Master in Psychology (Clinical) USM-UPSI with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00.

Eligible candidates will be offered to enroll in Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) USM-UPSI with the approval from Panels of Admission Evaluation USM-UPSI. Candidates need to register for the doctorate program within three (3) years after graduation.

ii. Master in Psychology (Clinical) or equivalent with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00 which is accepted by USM and UPSI Senates and fulfill the criteria of Malaysian Qualification Agency - Program Standards for Psychology.

AND

Completed the required courses below:

Statistics for Clinical Psychologists and Cognitive Neuroscientists; and
Intermediate Psychometric; and
Protocol Development in Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Neurosciences; and
Ethics, Cross-cultural and Professional Issues; and
Psychological Intervention 1; and
Psychological Intervention 2; and
Child and Adult Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology; and
Child Psychological Assessment; and
Adult Psychological Assessment; and
Child Practicum and Seminar; and
Adult Practicum and Seminar; and
Psychology Research Project
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Rehabilitation Psychology

For more information: https://admission.usm.my/index.php/en/postgraduate/postgraduate-programme/mdh/coursework-mdh

Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)

SAINS@KL

Full Time : Min 6 semesters / Max 12 semesters

Part Time : Min 10 semesters / Max 14 semesters

Semester Intake : September

This programme aims to produce graduates who:

• Are highly competent clinical neuropsychologists and able to apply their knowledgeand provide services in various relevant agencies

• Are recognized by the Malaysian Allied Health Profession Act 2016

• Are able to practice as consultant clinical psychologistsThe programme will be conducted at Universiti Sains Malaysia - KL Campus, Wisma Sejarah,Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur and/or Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris - Sultan Azlan Shah Campus, Proton City, Tanjung Malim, Perak. Doctoral internship will be held at different locations such as Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, UPSI Psychology Clinic or any other locations approved by the USM-UPSI Joint Committee.

Admission requirements:

i. Master in Psychology (Clinical) USM-UPSI with a minimum CGPA 3.00 out of 4.00.

Eligible candidates will be offered to enroll in Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) USM-UPSI with the approval from Panels of Admission Evaluation USM-UPSI. Candidates need to register for the doctorate program within three (3) years after graduation.

AND

Completed the required courses below: