Overview
M.Clin.Psy (Master in Clinical Psychology) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in clinical psychology. It covers assessment, diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental health problems.
Course Details
- Level: Postgraduate (PG)
- Duration: 2 years
M.Clin.Psy is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.
Eligibility
A 4-year B.A./B.Sc. in Psychology (or a 4-year Bachelor in Clinical Psychology) from a recognised university, commonly with about 55% marks. Some institutes admit 3-year graduates after a bridge course; check the prospectus.
Admission
Admission is through the university or institute process: merit, a university entrance test, or CUET (UG and PG) where the university accepts it. Some institutes such as NIMHANS run their own entrance tests. Check each institute's notice.
Registration & Recognition
Clinical psychologists in India must register with the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) to practise, and the training must be at an RCI-recognised institute. Check that the institute and programme are on the RCI list before you apply.
What You Will Learn
The programme covers psychopathology, psychological assessment, psychotherapy methods, neuropsychology, child and adult clinical practice, research methods and supervised clinical training.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include hospitals, mental health institutes, de-addiction and rehabilitation centres, clinics and private practice.
Career Options
Graduates can work as clinical psychologist (after RCI-recognised training and registration), mental health professional, researcher or faculty. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to the next RCI-recognised qualification (M.Clin.Psy, M.Phil, Psy.D), a PhD, or clinical, research and teaching roles.
Good to Know
RCI lists this programme as the Master in Clinical Psychology; some institutes (for example NIMHANS) have renamed their M.Phil in Clinical Psychology as M.Clin.Psy. Institutes commonly ask for a 4-year psychology degree with about 55% marks, so check the prospectus.