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The MSc Clinical Psychology programme is a rigorous two-year postgraduate degree that focuses on the scientific study and practical treatment of mental health disorders. The curriculum is structured to provide a balanced integration of theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical training. Core subjects include psychopathology, cognitive neuroscience, psychological assessment, psychopharmacology, and various psychotherapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies. Students also engage in advanced research methodology, enhancing their skills in designing, conducting, and interpreting clinical research. The programme is taught by licensed clinical psychologists and researchers, supported by well-equipped laboratories and clinical affiliations with hospitals and mental health centres for practical exposure.
Clinical practicum and internships constitute a critical element of the programme, offering students supervised experience in diagnosing and treating diverse psychological disorders in real-world settings. The programme culminates in a dissertation or case-series project, synthesising clinical expertise with research competence. Optional electives and extended internships provide avenues for specialisation and deeper skill development. Graduates are prepared for professional roles such as clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, and mental health consultants. Equipped with ethical guidelines, clinical assessment proficiency, and therapeutic skills, they are well-positioned to contribute effectively to mental health services, research, and policy-making. This programme nurtures highly skilled clinicians capable of addressing complex psychological challenges within contemporary healthcare frameworks.
Rigorous training across psychopathology, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapeutic systems.
Mentorship and training delivered by experienced clinicians and active practitioner-researchers.
Direct patient interaction, diagnostic case formulation, hospital postings, and supervised therapeutic interventions.
Graduates are prepared for clinical psychology, neuropsychological assessment, hospital practice, and advanced doctoral research.
A rigorous two-year postgraduate programme combining advanced psychopathological theory with extensive clinical diagnostic practicums and supervised hospital postings.
Programme Title: M.Sc.
Specialization: Clinical Psychology
Duration: 2 Years
Study Mode: Full time
Core Academic Focus Areas: Psychopathology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychological Assessment, Psychopharmacology, Adult & Child Psychopathology, and Evidence-Based Psychotherapies.
Practicals & Lab Training: Assessment of Personality & Intelligence, Neuropsychological Assessment, Child & Adolescent Assessment, and Clinical Skills in Practice.
Learning Pathway: Special Education, Behaviour Management at Workplace, Sports Psychology, and Group Therapy.
A comprehensive semester-wise overview of core clinical foundations, diagnostic assessments, advanced interventions, and research practicums.
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST candidates) from a recognised University are eligible.
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Find Programmes by InterestTargeted clinical competencies, diagnostic mastery, and psychotherapeutic skills achieved by graduates.
PSO1: Demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology, behavioural science, neuropsychology and diagnostic classification systems to understand and conceptualize mental health disorders.
PSO2: Apply clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and psychotherapeutic intervention using evidence-based methods in social settings.
PSO3: Develop therapeutic interventions through evidence-based practices that contribute to mental health and societal well-being.
PSO4: Formulate solutions and strategies based on systematic research in Psychology.
Key strengths, experiential learning, and strategic career advantages offered by the programme.
The M.Sc Clinical Psychology programme at Kristu Jayanti University delivers rigorous clinical training, advanced psychopathological understanding, and supervised diagnostic practicums aligned with international mental healthcare standards.
Students receive in-depth preparation in psychological assessment, cognitive neuroscience, and evidence-based psychotherapy, supported by active clinical faculty and hospital affiliations.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With deep clinical grounding and extensive supervised hospital exposure, graduates are fully prepared for impactful careers across the mental health spectrum.