According to the American Psychological Association “Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior” It is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such as human development, sports psychology, health psychology, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, forensic psychology and industrial-organizational psychology. Psychologists play a vital role in healthcare by caring for individuals experiencing mental health issues, performing psychotherapy, investigating treatment options, and teaching patients how to manage their symptoms effectively. Psychologists are employed in hospitals, mental health clinics, schools, colleges and universities, government agencies, private businesses, and private practices. They perform a wide variety of tasks and roles ranging from treating mental illness to performing research to influencing public health policy.
M.Sc. Psychology or Master of Science in Psychology is a postgraduate Psychology Programme. The duration of M.Sc. Psychology is for two years and the syllabus for the course is divided into four semesters. In a changing and challenging new era, application of research in psychological principles to deal with, manage and solve human and environmental issues has acquired new dimensions. By giving insight into the behavior and thoughts of individuals, groups and the environmental factors as a discipline, this Post Graduate programme is covering many areas and theories. Shaping social and cultural concerns of individuals, groups and collectives with a deep sense of rootedness in our own culture, with a global outlook could be considered as a critical goal of higher education in social sciences in general, and psychology in particular
Course Plan
Affiliation
- University of Calicut
Category
- Psychology
Eligibility
- B.Sc Psychology as the core (mail) subject in Part III of graduation, from University of Calicut, in regular mode. Those candidates who opted Psychology as their main subject, studied in regular mode and passed from other institutions, and carry a recognized/equivalent degree, can also apply.
Degree
- Post Graduation
Duration
- 4 Semesters
Admission Procedure
- No Entrance Examination: Admission on merit basis.
Mode
- Full Time
