Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology – UoC – 2023/2025

The MPhil in Clinical Psychology Program at the FGS-Colombo is well suited for the individual who is interested in a professional career as a clinical psychologist. The program involves both the scientific understanding of people and the application of this knowledge to human psychological problems. The Program would be conducted with the expertise of academics from the universities in Sri Lanka and overseas. Resource persons from other public and private sector organizations in Sri Lanka would also participate.

The program aims to provide students with essential skills in clinical psychology which include assessment of mental health, psychological, behavioural and systemic issues, drawing from the theory and practice of evidence-based approaches. The programme would also provide skills in the summation and integration of the knowledge that is acquired by this assessment process to formulate and design appropriate psychological intervention and support.

Structure

here are 3 components of the course structure.

• Lecture-based component
• Clinical / Practical Placement Component
• Research Component

Coursework comprises the 12 modules outlined above.  The trainees would have approximately five days of teaching at the FGS-Colombo during the first four months of the programme and thereafter up to two days of lectures or seminars at the FGS-Colombo and three days of clinical training at a given placement usually Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday (based on the activities at the placement) for a period of 20 months. The trainees are required to dedicate their time to the programme as it demands full-time commitment from the trainees.  The research dissertation will be undertaken towards the end of the first year and students will have approximately 12 months to complete their research.

To Whom?

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Special/Major/Honours) in Psychology with first or second-class honours pass from any university recognized by the University Grants Commission; OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree (Special/Major/Honours) in Psychology with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant/ related field from any university recognized by the University Grants Commission; AND
• Good working knowledge of the English language and satisfactory performance in the selection test and the selection interview.
  Note: relevant clinical/ work experience will be an advantage.

Duration: Two years

Fulltime – Weekdays

Medium of Instructions: English

The students will be selected through an interview.

Year	Programme Fee	Amount
1st Year	Registration Fee	LKR 5,000/=
Course Fee	LKR 450,000/=
Library Fee	LKR 1,500/=
Examination Fee	LKR 4,000/=
Refundable- Library Deposit (Optional)	LKR 5,000/=
2nd Year	Registration Fee	LKR 5,000/=
Course Fee	LKR 450,000/=
Library Fee	LKR 1,500/=
	Total Fee (Excluding Refundable Library Deposit & Application Fee)

The closing date of the applications is 31st January 2023

• Applications can be downloaded from (fgs.cmb.ac.lk) the faculty website.
• Download the Bank Brochure : https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/MPhil-Clinical-Psychology-Brochure-2023.pdf