BS in Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
This 4-year BS is a unique programme designed to develop trained professionals in the field of Clinical Psychology. The BS in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) programme emphasises both knowledge and skill development. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on comprehensive instruction, including theoretical and clinical training that involves performing and observing clinical tasks in mainstream, special education, and Ziauddin Hospitals. The BS in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Programme offers the evidence-based supervised internship, which is mandatory for the specialised courses in clinical psychology.Â
Academic Calendar
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
| SPRING 2026 | |||
| Pre-Semester Offering & Registration | 22-Dec-2025, Mon | 26-Dec-2025, Fri | 1 week |
| Date of Start of Classes | 29-Dec-2025, Mon | — | — |
| Last Date to Withdraw ‘W’ Grade | 29-Dec-2025, Mon | 6-Feb-2026, Fri | 6 weeks |
| Fee Payment (Last Date) | 12-Jan-2026, Mon | 31-Jan-2026, Sat | 20 days |
| Conduct of Mid Semester (Midterm Exams) | 23-Feb-2026, Mon | 27-Feb-2026, Fri | 1 week |
| Schedule of Examination (Final) | 14-Apr-2026, Tue | — | — |
| Exam Eligibility Check | — | 24-Apr-2026, Fri | — |
| Date of Suspension of Classes | — | 27-Apr-2026, Mon | — |
| Display of Sessional/CAT Marks | 24-Apr-2026, Fri | 30-Apr-2026, Thu | 1 week |
| Examination Preparation | 27-Apr-2026, Mon | 3-May-2026, Sun | 1 week |
| Conduct of Final Semester Exams | 4-May-2026, Mon | 15-May-2026, Fri | 2 weeks |
| Semester Break | 18-May-2026, Mon | 22-May-2026, Fri | 1 week |
| SUMMER 2026 | |||
| Pre-Semester Offering & Registration | 25-May-2026, Mon | 29-May-2026, Fri | 1 week |
| Date of Start of Classes | 1-Jun-2026, Mon | — | — |
| Last Date to Withdraw ‘W’ Grade | 1-Jun-2026, Mon | 19-Jun-2026, Fri | 3 weeks |
| Fee Payment (Last Date) | 1-Jun-2026, Mon | 20-Jun-2026, Sat | 20 days |
| Conduct of Mid Semester (Midterm Exams) | 22-Jun-2026, Mon | 30-Jun-2026, Tue | 9 days due to Ashura Holidays |
| Schedule of Examination (Final) | 13-Jul-2026, Mon | — | — |
| Exam Eligibility Check | — | 21-Jul-2026, Tue | — |
| Date of Suspension of Classes | — | 22-Jul-2026, Wed | — |
| Display of Sessional/CAT Marks | 15-Jul-2026, Wed | 21-Jul-2026, Tue | 1 week |
| Examination Preparation | No Break | ||
| Conduct of Final Semester Exams | 22-Jul-2026, Wed | 28-Jul-2026, Tue | 1 week |
| Semester Break | 29-Jul-2026, Wed | 4-Aug-2026, Tue | 1 week |
| FALL 2026 | |||
| Pre-Semester Offering & Registration | 29-Jul-2026, Wed | 7-Aug-2026, Fri | 10 days |
| Date of Start of Classes | 10-Aug-2026, Mon | — | — |
| Last Date to Withdraw ‘W’ Grade | 10-Aug-2026, Mon | 18-Sep-2026, Fri | 6 weeks |
| Fee Payment (Last Date) | 24-Aug-2026, Mon | 12-Sep-2026, Sat | 20 days |
| Conduct of Mid Semester (Midterm Exams) | 5-Oct-2026, Mon | 9-Oct-2026, Fri | 1 week |
| Schedule of Examination (Final) | 24-Nov-2026, Tue | — | — |
| Exam Eligibility Check | — | 4-Dec-2026, Fri | — |
| Date of Suspension of Classes | — | 7-Dec-2026, Mon | — |
| Display of Sessional/CAT Marks | 7-Dec-2026, Mon | 11-Dec-2026, Fri | 1 week |
| Examination Preparation | 7-Dec-2026, Mon | 13-Dec-2026, Sun | 1 week |
| Conduct of Final Semester Exams | 14-Dec-2026, Mon | 24-Dec-2026, Thu | 11 days |
| Semester Break | 28-Dec-2026, Mon | 1-Jan-2027, Fri | 1 week |
- A minimum of 50% marks in Intermediate or A Level is required, applicable for all disciplines.Â
- An admission test and interview will also be conducted for admission purposes.
| COURSE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| 1st Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ZUGE 004 | Functional English (Gen Ed) | 3[3-0] |
| CPIP- 111 | Introduction to Psychology (A) | 3[3-0] |
| CPSP-112 | Introduction to Social Psychology (M) | 3[3-0] |
| ZUGE-006 | Introduction to Human Biology (Gen Ed) | 3[3-0] |
| ZUGE-011 | Elementary Maths & Stats (Gen Ed) | 3[3-0] |
| ZUGE-003 | Pakistan Studies (Gen ED) | 2[2+0] |
| ZUGE-009/ ZUGE-012 | Understanding of The Holy Quran I / Philosophy of Life 1 | 1(1-0) |
| Total Hours 18 | ||
| Semester II | ||
| ZUGE-005 | Expository Writing | 3[3-0] |
| ZUGE-008 | History and Schools of Psychology (Gen Ed) | 3[3-0] |
| CPNA- 121 | Neuro- Anatomy (M) | 3[2+1] |
| ZUGE-006 | Intro to ICT & Digital Literacy (Gen Ed) | 3[2+1] |
| ZUGE 001/ ZUGE 002 | Islamic Studies (Gen Ed)/ Moral Ethics | 2[2+0] |
| CPHD–122 | Human Development & Psychology (M) | 3[3-0] |
| ZUGE-010 / ZUGE-013 | Understanding of the Holy Quran II / Philosophy of Life II | 1[1-0] |
| Total Hours 18 | ||
| COURSE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| 2ND Year | ||
| Semester III | ||
| ZUGE-007 | Entrepreneurship (Gen Ed) | 2[2-0] |
| ZUGE-011 | Introduction to Statistics (Gen Ed) | 3[2+1] |
| CPEC – 231 | Elements of Clinical Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPNP- 232 | Neurophysiology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPPT -233 | Personality Theories (M) | 3[3-0] |
| CPCP – 234 | Psychology of Cognition and Perception (M) | 3[2+1] |
| ZUGE 008 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2[2-0] |
| Total Hours 19 | ||
| Semester IV | ||
| CPHP- 241 | Health Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPCT – 242 | Principle of Counseling & Psychotherapy I (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPCD – 243 | Child Development & Mental Health (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPAP -244 | Ageing Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPPP -245 | Positive Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPAI – 246 | Artificial Intelligence | 3[2+1] |
| ZUGE – 017 | Civic & Community Engagement | 2[1+1] |
| Total Hours 20 | ||
| COURSE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Semester V | ||
| CPRM – 351 | Research Methods in Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPFN – 352 | Fundamentals of Neuropsychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPMP – 353 | Mental Health & Psychopathology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPPT – 354 | Psychological Test & Measurement I (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPEP – 355 | Educational Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPCP – 356 | Principle of Counseling & Psychopathology II (M) | 3[2+1] |
| Total Hours 18 | ||
| Semester VI | ||
| CPAB – 361 | Applied Behavior Analysis (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPPT – 362 | Psychological Test & Measurement II (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPOP- 363 | Organizational Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPCP-364 | Community Psychology | 3[2+1] |
| CPFP – 365 | Forensic Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPSP – 366 | Sports Psychology (M) | 3[2+1] |
| Total Hours 18 | ||
| COURSE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| 4TH Year | ||
| Semester VII | ||
| CPPE – 471 | Professional Practices & Ethics in Psychology (M) | 3[3-0] |
| CPPP – 472 | Psychopharmacology (A) | 3[2+1] |
| CPSE – 473 | Special Education (A) | 3[2+1] |
| CPSC – 474 | Supervised Clinical Practice | 3[0-3] |
| CPDD – 475 | Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPQQ – 476 | Qualitative and Quantitative Research (M) | 3[2+1] |
| Total Hours 18 | ||
| Semester VIII | ||
| CPCI- 481 | Crisis Intervention (Trauma/Disaster/Management) (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPCBT – 482 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (M) | 3[2+1] |
| CPSC – 483 | Supervised Clinical Practice | 3[0-3] |
| CPRS – 484 | Rehabilitation Sciences (A) | 3[2+1] |
| CPTH – 485 | Research Project/Thesis | 3[2+1] |
| Total Hours 15 | ||
Total Courses = 54
- Associate Child Psychologist
- Counsellors
- School Psychologist
- Armed Force Psychologist
- Clinical Case Manager
- Associate Clinical PsychologistÂ
Learning Outcomes – Bs Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
By the completion of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, the graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental and advanced concepts in the field of psychology to address contemporary psychological issues in diverse cultural and societal contexts.
- Apply theoretical frameworks and practical knowledge of psychology to real-world scenarios, effectively addressing challenges related to mental health, well-being, human behaviour and organisational dynamics across various professional settings.
- Communicate psychological insights and evidence-based solutions with clarity and ethical considerations, showcasing the ability to contribute to research, psychological initiatives and interdisciplinary collaborations.Â
| Description | Amount |
| Admission Fee | 50,000 |
| Tuition Fee | 175,000 |
| Examination Fee | 10,000 |
| Security Deposit | 25,000 |
| Student Activity Fee | 5,000 |
| Total | 265,000 |
| Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parent/guardian.The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required, according to the recommendation of the Governing Body. Advance fees are to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. A 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date. Note: Students may avail the facility to pay their semester fees in installments, subject to applicable terms and conditions. |
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