Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
About This Programme
Clinical assessment, therapy and applied psychological practice.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Required Courses
33 credit hours. 39 credit hours total, including 600 clock hours of supervised practicum through the two internship courses.
- PSY521 Advanced Clinical Psychology3 credits
- PSY523 Advanced Psychopathology3 credits
- PSY524 Adult Assessment4 credits
- PSY526 Child and Family Therapy3 credits
- PSY527 Child Assessment4 credits
- PSY528 Psychotherapy: Theories and Techniques3 credits
- PSY529 Advanced Behavioral Statistics3 credits
- PSY627 Advanced Psychotherapy2 credits
- PSY631 Internship I2 credits
- PSY632 Health Psychology2 credits
- PSY633 Scientific and Professional Ethics2 credits
- PSY634 Internship II2 credits
Elective Courses
Select 2 courses (6 credit hours)
Select 2 elective courses (6 credit hours).
- PSY522 Cross Cultural Issues3 credits
- PSY628 Master's Thesis3 credits
- PSY621 Research Design and Methods3 credits
- PSY622 Seminar in Mental Health3 credits
- PSY623 Neuropsychology3 credits
- PSY624 Personality Performance-based Measures3 credits
- PSY626 Psychopharmacology3 credits
Bridge Courses (Conditional)
6 credit hours, required only for students lacking background in mental health and psychological assessment
- PSY509 Introduction to Mental Health3 credits
- PSY510 Foundation of Psychological Assessment3 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in counselling, human resources, education, research and community services, or continue to postgraduate and professional training.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Psychology
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 31,200/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.