M.Sc Clinical Psychology

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

MSc Clinical Psychology or Master of Science in Clinical Psychology is a postgraduate Psychology course. Clinical psychology is the application of science, theory, and clinical expertise to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of psychological discomfort or dysfunction, as well as the promotion of subjective well-being and personal growth.

Students in the Clinical Psychology degree can choose to take two courses in child and adolescent treatment or two courses in psychiatric rehabilitation, which focuses on dealing with people with major mental diseases. Clinical psychology is the most diverse discipline of psychology. Clinical psychology subspecialties include child mental health, adult mental health, learning impairments, emotional disorders, substance misuse, geriatrics, and health psychology. The course lasts two years and is divided into four semesters.

MSc Clinical Psychology Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have passed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University
• The aspirants should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.
• Some reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission to the M.Sc. Degree courses.

MSc Clinical Psychology Syllabus

Syllabus of Clinical Psychology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MSc Clinical Psychology Colleges

• Christ University, Bangalore
• St. Agnes College, Mangalore
• University of Calicut, Calicut
• Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

MSc Clinical Psychology Course Suitability

• The course is open to those who are capable of carrying out academic and clinical assessments in family therapy settings, adult health psychology, and a psychological evaluation of neuropsychological and psychological problems in adults and children.
• They should have analytical and problem-solving abilities, such as reasoning their way through issues, creating hypotheses, and conducting experiments to answer questions.
• They must be able to use judgment, decision-making, and questioning abilities, as well as be able to find, select, organize, and present information and data.
• They must be able to comprehend written words and paragraphs in work-related materials, as well as use logic and reasoning to assess the strengths and weaknesses of various solutions, conclusions, or approaches to issues.

How is the MSc Clinical Psychology Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology programme prepared me to work as a licenced or unlicensed mental health practitioner in medical, mental health, administrative, social service, educational, geriatric, research, and corporate settings, or to pursue doctorate studies.
• The Clinical Psychology course prepares students for advanced study such as a PhD.
• Clinical psychologists primarily serve in hospitals, health centres, community mental health teams, child and adolescent mental health services, and social services.
• They might either educate at the university level or work directly with athletes to motivate and assist them in improving their performance.

MSc Clinical Psychology Job Types

• Caregiver
• Clinical Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist
• Community Relations Officer
• Child Care Worker / Child Support Specialist
• Career Counsellor / Career Employment Specialist
• Day-care Centre Supervisor
• Developmental Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist / Forensic Psychologist
• Health Educator
• Human Resources Assistant
• Industrial Psychologist
• Neuropsychologist
• Public Statistician
• Psychiatric Technician
• Psychiatric Assistant
• Recreation Worker
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Research Psychologist / School Psychologist
• Staff Recruiter
• Social Psychologist / Social Worker
• Urban Planning Officer

Advanced Course in MSc Clinical Psychology

• PhD (Clinical Psychology)