MALAYSIA
MASTER OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
KPT / JPT( N / 0313 / 7 / 0026) 07 / 32 – MQA / PA 17595
Learn from some of the best minds in the field.
This course prepares you for work as a clinical psychologist, offering coursework that will develop your knowledge and skills in psychology and mental health. You will be equipped to work with clients, assessing, diagnosing, formulating, treating, and preventing psychological problems and mental illnesses across their lifespan.
You will gain generalised and specialised clinical skills to manage complex mental health problems, that are culturally responsive, in order to help people thrive. The course includes four placements supervised by experienced clinical psychologists, as well as a clinical research project that has the scope to positively impact the community under the guidance of experienced academics.
QUALITY EDUCATION
Monash is ranked # 36 in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2026 and # 68 in the world for Psychology by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
EXPERT FACULTY
Study under a dedicated teaching team from both the Malaysia and Australia campuses, with a track record in research excellence and years of clinical experience across diverse areas of practice and cultures.
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
Go on clinical placements in various settings, including government and private institutions, and work with child and adult clients to deepen your understanding of the unique challenges faced by different age groups.
REAL-WORLD APPLICATION
Our emphasis on competency-based assessments ensures that you acquire the key competencies necessary to excel in professional practice.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Hone your skills with our state-ofthe-art infrastructure, including an updated psychological testing lab with industry-standard cognitive and personality assessment tools.
BURSARIES
Receive a 10 % tuition fee waiver when you successfully enrol in this course. Visit monash. edu. my / scholarships for details.
2 years( full-time) 4 years( part-time) 1
February
RM79,000 Malaysian student
RM89,000 International student 2026 fees for the full course
Coursework
CAREER PATHS
Qualified clinical psychologists can pursue various career paths:
• the clinical pathway will open doors to work at hospitals, mental health clinics or private practices, where you’ ll provide therapeutic interventions and psychological assessment.
• the academic pathway offers opportunities to continue with your PhD studies, leading to teaching or research positions at universities and colleges.
• the corporate pathway will let you serve as a professional consultant, applying your psychological expertise to improve mental health in the workplace.
1 Part-time study is not available for international students.