M.Sc Clinical Psychology at KMC

Mangalore

Strengthen Minds. Shape Futures.

The M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology program at the Manipal College of Health Professions builds your ability to understand, assess, and respond to complex human behaviour through scientific inquiry and applied learning. Across four semesters, you gain the expertise to interpret, record, and apply psychological principles in clinical and research settings.

Through a balanced blend of classroom learning and clinical observation, you strengthen your analytical and interpersonal abilities while refining ethical, communicative, and collaborative practices. The program encourages intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning in a professional environment that values cultural sensitivity and social responsibility.

Program Highlights

Scientific and Applied Learning: Combine theoretical instruction with clinical exposure for deeper conceptual and practical understanding.

Research Orientation: Participate in research projects that strengthen analytical and data interpretation skills.

Ethics and Professional Conduct: Learn to uphold legal and ethical standards in psychological assessment and intervention.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experts from psychiatry, neuroscience, and counselling to gain holistic perspectives.

Cultural and Social Awareness: Build sensitivity to diverse human experiences and contexts through applied coursework.

Lab Work

Live clinical sessions and supervised psychological assessments within dedicated OPD facilities.

Research Exposure

Apply clinical psychology knowledge and skills in research and professional contexts, including work as research assistants.

Clinical Training

Observe clients with various mental health concerns at the Clinical Psychology OPD of Kasturba Hospital.

Lab Work

Live clinical sessions and supervised psychological assessments within dedicated OPD facilities.

Lab Work

Live clinical sessions and supervised psychological assessments within dedicated OPD facilities.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Master scientific theories to promote individual and community mental wellbeing.

Apply advanced methods in psychological testing, counselling, and research.

Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams to address mental health challenges.

Uphold ethical and professional standards in all aspects of clinical practice.

Communicate effectively with professionals and the community.

Integrate research-based insights into assessment and therapy.

Continue lifelong professional growth and contribute to evolving psychological practices.

Demonstrate leadership and initiative in clinical and academic environments.

Department of Psychiatry

KMC Mangalore's Department of Psychiatry offers outpatient, inpatient, ECT, counselling, and liaison services, runs one of the coastal city's two MSc Clinical Psychology programs, and conducts community mental health camps.

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Admissions Path

Apply Online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Provisional Admission Offer to shortlisted candidates

Admission Formalities

Weightage

Merit List is based on MET score

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Weightage

Merit List is based on MET score

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed a B.A. or B.Sc. degree in Psychology from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent.

You Must appear for Manipal Entrance test and secure the required cutoff.

*Eligibility and admission process for Allied Health Sciences (AHS) postgraduate programs are subject to change as per the directions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Foundation in core areas such as Personality Studies, Psychiatry, and Cognitive Psychology, alongside modules in Child, Adolescent, and School Psychology. You also develop basic skills in psycho-diagnostics, research methodology, and clinical observation to apply theory in supervised settings.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 9,58,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 15,100

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Scientific and Applied Learning: Combine theoretical instruction with clinical exposure for deeper conceptual and practical understanding.

Research Orientation: Participate in research projects that strengthen analytical and data interpretation skills.

Ethics and Professional Conduct: Learn to uphold legal and ethical standards in psychological assessment and intervention.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experts from psychiatry, neuroscience, and counselling to gain holistic perspectives.

Cultural and Social Awareness: Build sensitivity to diverse human experiences and contexts through applied coursework.

Lab Work

Live clinical sessions and supervised psychological assessments within dedicated OPD facilities.

Research Exposure

Apply clinical psychology knowledge and skills in research and professional contexts, including work as research assistants.

Clinical Training

Observe clients with various mental health concerns at the Clinical Psychology OPD of Kasturba Hospital.

Lab Work

Live clinical sessions and supervised psychological assessments within dedicated OPD facilities.

Lab Work

Live clinical sessions and supervised psychological assessments within dedicated OPD facilities.

Department of Psychiatry

Know more

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Provisional Admission Offer to shortlisted candidates

Admission Formalities

Weightage

Merit List is based on MET score

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Weightage

Merit List is based on MET score

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed a B.A. or B.Sc. degree in Psychology from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent.

You Must appear for Manipal Entrance test and secure the required cutoff.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 9,58,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 15,100

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺