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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND

MENTAL HEALTH

Program Overview methods and analytical techniques relevant to clinical
psychology and mental health studies.
The MSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at
Abu Dhabi University is a unique research-practitioner
model program that offers comprehensive training in Program Goals (PG)
the research, theory, and clinical practice in the areas The MSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health program
of Clinical Psychology, Mental Health and Psychological goals are:
Interventions. Delivered by leading academicians,
researchers and clinicians, this program provides insights Program Goal 1: To provide graduates with advanced-level
into both established and emerging developments in the understanding of clinical psychology, neuro-psychology,
field. Designed to equip students for a career in the field and socio-biological bases for behavior.
of clinical psychology and allied mental health professions,
this is a state-of-the-art program to gain an in-depth Program Goal 2: To provide cutting-edge, advanced
understanding of clinical approaches to psychology, practical, theoretical, and research knowledge and skills in
normal and abnormal behaviour, cognitive, biological the areas of clinical health psychology, mental health, and
and social factors leading to psychological disorders, wellbeing.
diagnosis of psychological disorders, their treatments, and Program Goal 3: To develop advanced clinical professionals
specialized interventions aimed at modifying behaviour through state-of-the-art clinical internships, who are able
and cognition on individual, group, and societal levels. to solve real-world clinical issues, and who are eligible for
Additionally, students will get an opportunity to observe professional registrations.
the role of psychologists within healthcare environments
and clinical settings during their clinical internships. The Program Goal 4: To develop students’ comprehensive
program also includes advanced training in research diagnosis and understanding of mental health disorders.

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