Program Overview

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Master of Science in Psychology

Overview

The Master of Science in Psychology degree from Amity University Dubai is a two-year program that offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced analytical and reporting skills that can be applied in different industries such as business, healthcare, education, non-profit organisations, government, social services, and law.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Psychology programme, the students should be able to:

1. Knowledge
   • Demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and findings in applied psychology.
   • Demonstrate an understanding of advanced research principles and methods for knowledge production and recent developments.
2. Skills
   • Analyses cognitive and creative skills and intellectual independence in the field of psychology.
   • Develop skills to engage in diversity and inclusion, specialised communication, and information technology to present, explain and critique highly complex concerns.
3. Competence
   • Autonomy and Responsibility
     • Examine and understand how socio-cultural norms exercise influence on yourself and others in multicultural settings.
   • Self-Development
     • Self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional and ethical practice in various domains of psychology.
   • Role in Context
     • Demonstrate leadership and responsibility by using innovative and forward-thinking strategies, along with sustainable practices, in various professional situations.

Concentrations

The Master of Science in Psychology program offers two concentrations:

1. Clinical Psychology Concentration
   • Demonstrate knowledge of diagnoses and treatments specific to clinical and mental health domain.
   • Develop psychotherapeutic and interviewing skills for assisting individuals and groups in need.
2. Applied Psychology Concentration
   • Demonstrate scientific knowledge to understand and interpret psychological phenomena.
   • Develop creativity, inquisitiveness, critical thinking, and reasoning skills to the technical and applied fields of psychology.

Programme Completion Requirements

For Programme Completion Requirements, refer to our Graduate Programme Completion Requirements Policy.

Course Description

The Master of Science (MS) in Psychology degree equips graduates with advanced skills and knowledge to excel in specialised roles within various sectors including schools, hospitals, corporations, and research organisations.

Career Outcomes

Pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology degree can pave the way for exciting career opportunities such as:

• Counselling Psychologist
• Educational Psychologist
• Organisational Psychologist
• Health Psychologist
• Psycho-oncologist
• Trainers

Programme Structure

Year 1

• PSGP 601 Theoretical perspectives in Psychology (3 credits)
• PSCL 603 Assessment of Psychological practices (3 credits)
• PSGP 605 Organisational Behavior & Human Resource practices (3 credits)
• PSGP 607 Cognition, Brain, and Behavior (3 credits)
• PSGP 613 Research design and Methods (3 credits)
• PSGP 615 Theories of Lifespan Development (3 credits)
• PSGP 703 Personality and Social Psychology (3 credits)
• PSCO 705 Positive Psychotherapeutic Techniques (3 credits)

Year 2

• PSGP 711 Statistics and Data Analysis (3 credits)
• PSCO 715 Ethical and Legal issues in Professional Psychology (3 credits)
• Concentration Elective I (3 credits)
• Concentration Elective II (3 credits)
• Concentration Elective III (3 credits)
• HAAS 750 Dissertation (6 credits)

Admission Requirements

Entry to Amity University Dubai’s Master of Science in Psychology program is largely based on evidence of a capacity to undertake higher degree studies. Regular admission is granted to applicants with a recognized Bachelor’s degree earned in any science discipline, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent from a University that is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

Applicants must also achieve a minimum score of 1400 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally recognized tests approved by the CAA, such as a TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), or an IELTS Academic score of 6.0. Students who have completed undergraduate education in an English-medium institution can be exempted from the English language requirement, subject to satisfactory evidence being vetted by Admissions.

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Psychology degree is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE’s Ministry of Education.

Faculty

• Dr. Jihene Mrabet (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Aradhana Bhardwaj (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Mahshid Manouchehri (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Malini Mittal Bishnoi (Assistant Professor)
• Ms. Saher Nabi (Lecturer)
• Mr. Aby Joseph (Assistant Professor)
• Ms. Achuthy Kottangal (Lecturer)
• Professor Akram M. Haddad (Professor)
• Dr. Gursirat Khokhar (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Nagendra Singh (Assistant Professor)
• Ms. Nilam Khunti (Lecturer)
• Dr. Nrashant Singh (Associate Professor)
• Dr. Richa Gupta (Assistant Professor)
• Mr. Robert Studholme (Lecturer)
• Dr. Sagee Sethu (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Sambhram Pattanayak (Lecturer)
• Dr. Seema Sangra (Assistant Professor)
• Dr. Nitya K Prasad (Assistant Professor)