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.
The programme objectives are to
- Empirically appraise the delivery of psychological services to users.
- Extensively use a variety of research methodologies and psychological approaches to generate new knowledge in a broad range of professional contexts.
- Apply the knowledge and skills in diverse specialized fields of Psychology.
MS Applied Psychology is a 1.5–4 year postgraduate programme comprising of 30 credit hours.Â
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024-2025 | ||||||
KARACHI CAMPUS | ||||||
FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES | ZCCP | Semester | Event | Start | End | Duration |
Spr | Semester Start | Monday, 23rd Dec, 2024 (1,2,3,4,5year)Â | Â | Â | ||
Spr | Pre Midterm Classes | Mon23rd Dec,2024 | Friday, February 14, 2025 | 8 weeks | ||
Spr | Mid terms | Monday, February 17, 2025 | Friday, February 21, 2025 | 1 week | ||
Spr | Post Midterm Classes | Monday, February 24, 2025 | Friday, April 18, 2025 | 8 weeks | ||
Spr | Termination of Classes | Friday, April 18, 2025 | Â | Â | ||
Spr | Preparation week | Monday, April 21, 2025 | Friday, April 25, 2025 | 1 week | ||
Spr | Final Exams | Monday, April 28, 2025 | Friday, May 9, 2025 | 2 weeks | ||
Spr | End of Semester | Friday, May 9, 2025 | Â | Â | ||
BREAK | Â | Monday, May 12, 2025 | Friday, May 16, 2025 | 1 week | ||
Fall | Admission Commencement | Â | Â | Â | ||
Fall | Semester Start | Monday, 19th may, 2025 | Fr | Â | ||
Fall | Pre Midterm Classes | Monday, 19th May,2025 | Friday, July 11, 2025 | 8 weeks | ||
Fall | Mid terms | Monday, July 14, 2025 | Friday, July 18, 2025 | 1 weeks | ||
Fall | Post Midterm Classes | Monday, July 21, 2025 | Friday, September 12, 2025 | 8 weeks | ||
Fall | Termination of Classes | Friday, September 12, 2025 | Â | Â | ||
Fall | Preparation week | Monday, 15 Sept, 2025 | Friday, 19th Sept, 2025 | 1 week | ||
Fall | Final Exams | Monday, 22 Sep, 2025 | Friday, October 3, 2025 | 2 weeks | ||
Fall | End of Semester | Friday, October 3, 2025 | Â | Â | ||
BREAK | Break | Monday, October 6, 2025 | Friday, October 10, 2025 | 1 week | ||
Winter | Admission Commencement | Subjected to declaration of results from ZU Examination Department |  | |||
Winter | Semester Start | Monday, October 13, 2025 | Â | Â | ||
Winter | Pre Midterm Classes | Monday, October 13, 2025 | Friday, October 31, 2025 | 3 weeks | ||
Winter | Mid terms | Monday, November 3, 2025 | Friday, November 7, 2025 | 1 week | ||
Winter | Post Midterm Classes | Monday, November 10, 2025 | Friday, November 28, 2025 | 3 weeks | ||
Winter | Termination of Classes | Friday, November 28, 2025 | Â | Â | ||
Winter | Final Exams | Monday, December 1, 2025 | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 1 week | ||
Winter | End of Semester | Friday, December 5, 2025 | Â | Â | ||
BREAK | Break | Monday, December 8, 2025 | Friday, December 19, 2025 | 2 weeks | ||
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Organizational Psychology
* Specializations available may change in accordance with university policy.
- BS/MA/MSc degree in Psychology or Post Magistral Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PMDCP)
- BS degree in Psychology
- Clearance of the GATÂ ORÂ Ziauddin University admission test with 50% marks.
- Interview and Psychological Assessment: This will be conducted to determine the suitability of the candidates for MS in Applied Psychology Programme
Graduates will be able to find numerous job opportunities in government and private organisations, NGOs and service sector institutions such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers and healthcare management programmes.
- Clinical psychologistÂ
- Child psychologistÂ
- Counsellors
- School PsychologistÂ
- Armed Force PsychologistÂ
- Clinical Case Manager
- Research Organisation
There are two streams offering for MS Applied Psychology
Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)
Elective courses/placements: 06 (18 credit hours)
Total Credit: 30Â
Core Courses: 04 (12 credit hours)
Elective courses: 04 (12 credit hours)
Thesis: 06 (6 credit hours)
Total Credit 30
Semester I | ||
Code | Title | Credits |
MSAP 701 | Core-I | 3 (3+0) |
MSAP702 | Core-II | 3 (3+0) |
MSAP703 | Elective I | 3 (2+1) |
MSAP 704 | Elective II | 3 (2+1) |
Total | 12 | |
Semester II | ||
Code | Title | Credits |
MSAP 705 | Core-III | 3 (3+0) |
MSAP 706 | Core-IV | 3 (3+0) |
MSAP 707 | Elective III | 3 (2+1) |
MSAP 708 | Clinical Placement | 3 (0+3) |
Total | 12 | |
 Semester III | ||
Code | Title | Credits |
MSAP 801 | Elective IV | 3(0+3) |
MSAP 802 | Elective V | 3 (3+0) |
| Â | Thesis | 6 credits |
 Total | 06 | |
Total Credits | 30 | |
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 |
      For Research Students only |  |
Research Supervision Fees | 28000, 3rd semester |
GEC Supervision Fees | 8000, 3rd semester |
Total | 36000 |
Note:Â 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.
Location:Â
The programme is offered at College of Clinical Psychology, Ziauddin University, Clifton Campus.
Contact Information:
Address:Â College Clinical Psychology, Block-1, Clifton, Karachi (75600)
Phone:Â 021-35810547
