OVERVIEW

Program description

MSc Clinical Psychology is a full-time-two year program initiated by the Department of Clinical Psychology, MCHP. The course is designed to provide training in theoretical and practical aspects of various psychological test and intensive supervised training in the area of interviewing and psychological assessments. First of its kind postgraduate program in Clinical Psychology in a hospital setting in India.  Allows the student to observe clients with various mental health concerns that come to the Clinical Psychology OPD of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. This ensures simultaneous transfer of theoretical knowledge to real life clinical scenario throughout the two years.

Focus

 Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of core topics and skills in the discipline of     clinical psychology, their applications in research and professional contexts.

· Training in theoretical and practical aspects of various psychological test and supervised         training  in the area of interviewing and psychological assessments

·  Provision of clinical exposure in dealing with various mental health related conditions

·  Exposure in specialized clinics such as school mental health programs, rehabilitation and       community health care centers

·  Opportunity to assist with trained professionals to conduct skills training workshop for         child and adolescent population

·  Implementation of innovative teaching strategies which include lectures, seminars, micro     teaching and skills training to enhance teaching and learning performance which will help     to address the rapid technological advances

 

Careers Prospectus

The course prepares the candidate to be competent to work in :

·         Hospital setting as Psychologists

·         School and  Educational centers as Counsellors

·         Community mental health centers

·         Rehabilitation Centers

·         Assisting Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists in psychometric evaluation

·         Faculty  for UG and PG psychology programs

·         Research assistants in projects

·         Pursue higher education

 

Program Educational Objectives, Program Outcome and Course Outline - Master of Science in Clinical Psychology 

Key Dates & Deadlines

15

Apr 15 24

Apr ' 24

Last date to Apply

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Tentative Course Commencement Date

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Career Paths

Upon completing Master’s Program, a number of exciting career options await you. Many of our alumni go onto pursue MPhil Clinical Psychology from reputed institutions. Other career options include

  • Independent practice as Psychologist
  • School Psychology
  • Corporate training

Facilties

Healthcare
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training in procedures

Sports & Fitness
Marena is the world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash as well as a well-equipped gymnasium

Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience

Libraries
Libraries have publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare

Facilties

Healthcare
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training in procedures

Sports & Fitness
Marena is the world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash as well as a well-equipped gymnasium

Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience

Libraries
Libraries have publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare

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