M.Sc Clinical Psychology

In Bangalore and Chennai that is in Madras, several colleges offer M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology. Some main institutions include Christ University, Jain University, and Mount Carmel College in Bangalore, and SRM University and Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences in Chennai. 

For M.Sc Clinical Psychology you have Avinashilingam institution offering the course with INR 80,550.

For M.Sc psychology again you have two options one is PSG College of Arts and Science with a fee structure of INR 24,000 while the other one is Government Arts College with a free structure of INR 1,870 for 2 years

Yes, the candidate has to appear for the departmental entrance exam for the MSc Clinical Psychology programme. Students can check more details below regarding admission at MIT School of Vedic Sciences:

• First session- 15 March 2025
  
  

• Second session- 15 May 2025
  
  

• Third Session- 17 May 2025
  
  

• Fourth Session-31May 2025
  
  

Note 1: Students can appear in one or more sessions, on paying fees for each session separately

Note 2: Admission will be granted based on entrance test scores and seat availability.

Candidates should complete graduation. Students must pass a UG degree with Psychology subjects as a major or an equivalent degree from a recognised board and secured a minimum of 50% aggregate. Students can check the MSc course details in the table provided below:

No, an MSc Clinical Psychology graduate cannot prescribe medication in India. Only psychiatrists, who are medical doctors (MD in Psychiatry), have the authority to prescribe medication for mental health disorders. 

Clinical psychologists are trained to provide therapeutic interventions, such as counselling, psychotherapy, and behavioural therapy, but they do not have medical training or the legal license to prescribe drugs.

Yes, you can pursue a PhD after completing your MSc Clinical Psychology. In India, many universities offer PhD programs in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology or related fields. Admission typically requires a strong academic record, relevant research interests, and sometimes qualifying exams or interviews. 

A PhD will allow you to specialize further, engage in advanced research, and open up opportunities in academia, research institutions, or leadership roles in clinical settings. 

Yes, you can open a clinic after completing your MSc Clinical Psychology, provided you meet the necessary licensing and legal requirements in India. To practice independently, you typically need to obtain certification or registration from the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). This registration ensures that you are qualified to provide psychological services professionally. 

Once registered, you can offer services such as counselling, psychotherapy, and mental health assessments in your clinic.