MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
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IN THE WORLD FOR CLINICAL AND HEALTH
Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2022
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IN THE WORLD FOR MEDICINE
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
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IN THE WORLD FOR PSYCHOLOGY
Completing this course was one of my best decisions ! I have always found joy in being a listening ear for others and with my training , I am able to fulfill my calling more effectively . It was at Monash where I met my co-founders of our counselling centre , and it has been a blessing to be able to pursue my passion with people I truly enjoy working and growing with .”
GENEVIEVE WONG
Master of Professional Counselling Co-founder and Director , BAE Counselling and Therapy Centre
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING
KPT / JPT ( R / 762 / 7 / 0017 ) 05 / 25 - MQA / FA12898
If you ’ re passionate about helping people and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others , this is the course for you .
This skill-based course is taught by leading academics with extensive experience working as counsellors and psychologists . It offers a combination of theory and professional experience , providing you with the knowledge and skills to begin a rewarding career as a counsellor . This degree is also suitable if you ’ re already in a profession that needs counselling skills , such as teaching , social work or human resources .
Work placement
A distinctive aspect of this course is its focus on preparing students to be culturally competent counsellors . You ’ ll complete 768 hours of clinical placements , comprising 300 hours of client contact and 468 hours of non-contact placement activities .
Professionally accredited
This course is fully accredited by the :
• Malaysian Board of Counsellors
• Australian Counselling Association
• Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia .
2 years ( full-time ) 4 years ( part-time )*
Part-time classes are held on weekdays .
February and July
RM67,626 Malaysian student
RM76,545 International student 2022 fees for full course
Coursework
* Part-time study is not available for international students .
CAREER PATHWAYS Upon completing this course , you should be able to work as a counsellor with an advanced level of knowledge , and be cognisant of the professional issues involved in undertaking counselling as a profession in Malaysia and the region . You ’ ll be able to work in settings such as community mental health clinics , schools , health centres , workplaces and in private practice .
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