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MS in Applied Psychology

MS Applied Psychology is a rigorous two-year programme that intends to produce competently trained practitioners and researchers, through the provision of advanced level of knowledge, training, and research.

Programme Objectives

The programme objectives are to

  1. Empirically appraise the delivery of psychological services to users.
  2. Extensively use a variety of research methodologies and psychological approaches to generate new knowledge in a broad range of professional contexts.
  3. Apply the knowledge and skills in diverse specialized fields of Psychology.
Programme Durations

Duration: 2 Years, 4 semesters

Credit: 36

Areas of Specialization
  1. Clinical Psychology
  2. Health Psychology
  3. Child Psychology
  4. Organizational Psychology

* Specializations available may change in accordance with university policy.

  1. Candidates applying for admission in MS Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Child Psychology) must have sixteen (16) years of education from an HEC recognized Higher Education Institute in the following disciplines, along with relevant work experience:
  2.  BS/MA/MSc degree in Psychology with two years of clinical work experience in the relevant field or Post Magistral Diploma in clinical psychology (PMDCP).
  3.  BS degree in Clinical Psychology
  4. Clearance of the GAT/Ziauddin University admission test with 50% marks.
  5. Interview and Psychological Assessment: This will be conducted to determine the suitability of the candidates for MS in Applied Psychology Program.

 

Semester I

Semester I

Courses

Credit Hours

Core Course

3

Core Course

3

Elective I

3

Elective II

3

Total

12

Semester II

Semester 2

Core Course

03

Core Course

03

Elective III

03

Elective IV

03

Total

12

Semester III

Semester 3

Placement 1

03

Elective V or Thesis

03

Total

06

Semester IV

Semester 4

Placement II

03

Elective VI or Thesis

03

Total

06

There are two streams offering for MS Applied Psychology

MS (Course based stream)

Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)

Elective courses: 06 (18 credit hours)

Placement: 06 (6 credit hours)

MS (Research-based Stream)

Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)

Elective courses: 04 (12 credit hours)

Placement: 06 (6 credit hours)

Thesis: 06 (6 credit hours)

List of Courses

List of Core Courses

Course

Credit Hours

Ethics and Professional Development

03

Research Methods in Psychology: Qualitative Approaches

03

Research Methods in Psychology: Quantitative Approaches

03

Advanced Statistics

03

List of Elective Courses

List of Elective Courses

Credit hours

Foundations of Clinical Psychology

03

Fundamentals of Neuropsychology

03

Neurophysiology & Psychopharmacology

03

Introduction to Psychology

03

Social Psychology

03

Personality Psychology

03

Psychodiagnosis and Psychological Assessment with Adults

03

Psychological Interventions-I

03

Psychodiagnosis and Psychological Assessment with Children and Adolescents

03

Psychological Interventions-II

03

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

03

Rehabilitation Psychology

03

Trauma and Crisis Interventions

03

Addiction

03

Organizational Behavior

03

Personnel Psychology

03

Vocational Guidance

03

Organizational Psychology and Psychometrics

03

Personal Training and Development

03

Psychology of Work

03

Organizational Leadership and Marketing

03

Psychology of Safety

03

Introduction to Health psychology

03

Chronic and Terminal Conditions

03

Assessment of Health Status and Quality of Life

03

Psycho-Social Aspects on Illness and Treatment

03

Health Care Leadership and Effecting Change

03

Occupational Health and Safety

03

Health Communications

03

Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations

03

Child and Adolescents Psychopathology: Assessment and Diagnosis

03

Approaches to Child and Adolescents Treatment -I

03

Family Psychology

03

Approaches to Child & Adolescent Treatment II

03

Educational Psychology

03

Applied Behavior Analysis

03

School Counselling

03

Thesis

06

Placements

06

 

  *Electives in available field of specialization

 

MS Applied Psychology

Duration

2 Years

Admission Fee

50,000 One time

Application Processing Fee

5,000 One time

Tuition Fee

80,000 Per semester

Number Courses of Per Semester

04

Examination Fee

10,000 Per semester

Security Deposit (Refundable)

10,000 One time

Student Activity Fund

10,000 Per year

Total Fee 1st Semester

165,000

MS Applied Psychology is a rigorous two-year programme that intends to produce competently trained practitioners and researchers, through the provision of advanced level of knowledge, training, and research.

Programme Objectives

The programme objectives are to

  1. Empirically appraise the delivery of psychological services to users.
  2. Extensively use a variety of research methodologies and psychological approaches to generate new knowledge in a broad range of professional contexts.
  3. Apply the knowledge and skills in diverse specialized fields of Psychology.
Programme Durations

Duration: 2 Years, 4 semesters

Credit: 36

Areas of Specialization
  1. Clinical Psychology
  2. Health Psychology
  3. Child Psychology
  4. Organizational Psychology

* Specializations available may change in accordance with university policy.

  • Candidates applying for admission in MS Applied Psychology must have degrees of BS Honors (4-year programme) or MA/MSc (2-year programme) in Psychology.
  • Clearance of the GAT or University admission test with 50% marks.
  • The candidate's suitability for the MS in Applied Psychology will be assessed.

Postgraduates will be able to find numerous job opportunities in government and private organizations, NGOs and service sector institutions such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres and healthcare management programmes or any research organisations.

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Child psychologist
  • Counsellors
  • School Psychologist
  • Armed Force Psychologist
  • Clinical Case Manager
Semester I

Semester I

Courses

Credit Hours

Core Course

3

Core Course

3

Elective I

3

Elective II

3

Total

12

Semester II

Semester 2

Core Course

03

Core Course

03

Elective III

03

Elective IV

03

Total

12

Semester III

Semester 3

Placement 1

03

Elective V or Thesis

03

Total

06

Semester IV

Semester 4

Placement II

03

Elective VI or Thesis

03

Total

06

There are two streams offering for MS Applied Psychology

MS (Course based stream)

Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)

Elective courses: 06 (18 credit hours)

Placement: 06 (6 credit hours)

MS (Research-based Stream)

Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)

Elective courses: 04 (12 credit hours)

Placement: 06 (6 credit hours)

Thesis: 06 (6 credit hours)

List of Courses

List of Core Courses

Course

Credit Hours

Ethics and Professional Development

03

Research Methods in Psychology: Qualitative Approaches

03

Research Methods in Psychology: Quantitative Approaches

03

Advanced Statistics

03

List of Elective Courses

List of Elective Courses

Credit hours

Foundations of Clinical Psychology

03

Fundamentals of Neuropsychology

03

Neurophysiology & Psychopharmacology

03

Introduction to Psychology

03

Social Psychology

03

Personality Psychology

03

Psychodiagnosis and Psychological Assessment with Adults

03

Psychological Interventions-I

03

Psychodiagnosis and Psychological Assessment with Children and Adolescents

03

Psychological Interventions-II

03

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

03

Rehabilitation Psychology

03

Trauma and Crisis Interventions

03

Addiction

03

Organizational Behavior

03

Personnel Psychology

03

Vocational Guidance

03

Organizational Psychology and Psychometrics

03

Personal Training and Development

03

Psychology of Work

03

Organizational Leadership and Marketing

03

Psychology of Safety

03

Introduction to Health psychology

03

Chronic and Terminal Conditions

03

Assessment of Health Status and Quality of Life

03

Psycho-Social Aspects on Illness and Treatment

03

Health Care Leadership and Effecting Change

03

Occupational Health and Safety

03

Health Communications

03

Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations

03

Child and Adolescents Psychopathology: Assessment and Diagnosis

03

Approaches to Child and Adolescents Treatment -I

03

Family Psychology

03

Approaches to Child & Adolescent Treatment II

03

Educational Psychology

03

Applied Behavior Analysis

03

School Counselling

03

Thesis

06

Placements

06

 

  *Electives in available field of specialization

 

MS Applied Psychology

Duration

2 Years

Admission Fee

50,000 One time

Application Processing Fee

5,000 One time

Tuition Fee

80,000 Per semester

Number Courses of Per Semester

04

Examination Fee

10,000 Per semester

Security Deposit (Refundable)

10,000 One time

Student Activity Fund

10,000 Per year

Total Fee 1st Semester

165,000

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. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.

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MS. SARAH JEHANGIR

Head Of Department / Consultant Clinical Psychologist

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DR. SABA YASIEN

Associate Professor / Consultant Clinical Psychologist

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DR. SADAF HAFEEZ CHOHAN

Assistant Professor / Consultant Clinical Psychologist / Certified Hypnotherapist

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SIR. AOUN ALI

Senior Lecturer / Clinical Psychologist

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MS. SHUMAILA ATIF

Clinical Psychologist / Lecturer / Academic Coordinator

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MS. ANUSHA SAJID

Clinical Psychologist / Lecturer

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MS. SYEDA SANIA KHALID

Lecturer / Lab Psychologist