byGaganDeep
Updated on - 26 May, 2024
M.Phil. Clinical Psychology is a postgraduate program that centers on clinical and theoretical understanding of people’s psychological well-being and mental health. It is a 2-year full time course that offers specialisation in psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, psychotherapy, counselling and research methodologies.
The M.Phil. programme requires the students to fulfill certain basic qualifying criteria: A candidate who wants to pursue Clinical Psychology course should have a master’s degree in psychology or applied psychology with minimum aggregate of 55% marks. Certain institutes also admit candidates who have master’s degree in related field of study as well. These are the national level entrance examinations which are accepted, University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR-NET), Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JEST).
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) |
| Duration | 2 Years (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Psychology (Clinical Psychology preferred) with minimum marks (varies by university) |
1. A recognized university’s Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honours) along with minimum 55% marks.
2. University for taking admission in the specific courses such as TISSNET, NIMHANS etc.
3. The next step in the recruitment process could be a personal interview conducted to gain an understanding of the candidate’s interests, aptitude, interpersonal or soft skills.
4. A good verbal and written communication, logical skills, being able to understand the patient’s situation and having a stable emotional status are some of the valued qualities.
5. It may also be preferred by some institutes if one has prior work experience in counselling or mental healthcare.
6. Recommendation letters that are glowing and especially mention about their research interest and their fit for clinical work.
1. NIMHANS: Administered by NIMHANS Bangalore it tests general intelligence, logic, mental ability and knowledge of the syllabus.
2. AIPG: Among these, the AIIMS conducted all India level exam and it measures aptitude, mental ability, psychological concepts and statistics.
3. BHU PET: By BHU Varanasi, it checks mental health, fitness aptitude, logical reasoning and has questions from clinical psychology courses.
4. JNUEE: By JNU Delhi, measures ability, trivia, problem solving ability and the knowledge about the subject in Psychology
5. Central Universities Common Entrance Test: Postgraduate scholarship test covering numerical, verbal and logical reasoning and basic knowledge in psychology across several universities.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | |
| Introduction to Clinical Psychology | - History and Scope of Clinical Psychology - Ethical Principles in Clinical Practice - Cultural Competence - Research Methods in Clinical Psychology |
| Psychological Assessment | - Psychometric Principles - Test Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation - Personality Assessment - Intellectual Assessment - Neuropsychological Assessment |
| Psychopathology | - Classification Systems (DSM & ICD) - Major Mental Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia etc.) - Childhood and Adolescent Disorders - Personality Disorders - Somatic Disorders |
| Theoretical Approaches | - Psychodynamic Theory - Behavioral Theory - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Humanistic Psychology - Family Systems Theory |
| Therapeutic Interventions | - Individual Psychotherapy - Group Therapy - Family Therapy - Behavioral Interventions - Crisis Intervention |
| Professional Issues | - Professional Ethics and Legal Issues - Supervision and Consultation - Record Keeping and Report Writing - Cultural Considerations in Therapy - Mental Health Policy and Advocacy |
| Elective Courses (may vary) | - Addictions - Forensic Psychology - Health Psychology - Child Development - Psychological Testing in Specific Populations |
| Research Methods | - Research Design - Statistical Analysis - Proposal Writing - Dissertation Research |
1. In addition, candidate should possess complete graduation in psychology with minimum 55% marks.
2. Take common tests like TISSNET, NIMHANS, etc.
3. In relation to this, the company called shortlisted candidates to attend a personal interview.
4. A final merit list of the candidates is prepared after having taken into account the performance of the candidates in the test and the interviews conducted.
5. After the students have been selected, they go through series of admission formalities before they are fully admitted into the school.
6. This is a 2 full-time years program completed through coursework, preparation of a dissertation and an internship.
| Institution Name | Location |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) | Bengaluru |
| Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP) | Ranchi |
| Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH) | Tezpur |
| Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) | Imphal |
| Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) | Delhi |
| Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) | Chandigarh |
| Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (IMHANS) | Kozhikode |
| S.C.B Medical College & Hospital | Cuttack |
| Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (Pt. B.D.S. PGIMS) | Rohtak |
| National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) | Secunderabad |
| Institution Name | Location | Approximate Fees (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ (Deemed to be University) | Bengaluru | ₹ 2,50,000 - ₹ 3,00,000 |
| The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | ₹ 2,20,000 - ₹ 2,50,000 |
| Amity University | Noida | ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,000 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal | ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 2,30,000 |
| Symbiosis Centre for Clinical Psychology | Pune | ₹ 1,80,000 - ₹ 2,20,000 |
| Shiv Nadar University | Gautam Budh Nagar | ₹ 1,50,000 - ₹ 2,00,000 |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) | Chennai | ₹ 1,30,000 - ₹ 1,80,000 |
| Prajnan Counselling Centre | Pune | - |
| Institute of Psychological and Educational Research (IPER) | Kolkata | - |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Annual Salary (India) |
|---|---|---|
| General Clinical | - Clinical Psychologist - School Psychologist - Rehabilitation Psychologist - Mental Health Counselor | ₹ 5.0 - ₹ 8.0 LPA |
| Child and Adolescent | - Child Psychologist - School Psychologist (Specializing in children) - Educational Psychologist | ₹ 5.5 - ₹ 8.5 LPA |
| Organizational | - Industrial Psychologist - Human Resources Specialist (Psychology background) - Organizational Development Consultant | ₹ 6.0 - ₹ 9.0 LPA |
| Neuropsychology | - Neuropsychologist - Rehabilitation Psychologist (Brain Injury) - Research Scientist (Neuropsychology) | ₹ 6.5 - ₹ 9.5 LPA |
| Forensic Psychology | - Forensic Psychologist - Correctional Counselor - Expert Witness (Psychology) | ₹ 6.0 - ₹ 9.0 LPA |