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The FGS-Colombo is dedicated to promote education, training and research in a multitude of disciplines. In keeping with this mission, the MPhil in Clinical Psychology is envisaged to fulfill the necessity of a high quality postgraduate training in clinical psychology in the country and in the region.
This programme is well suited for the individual who is interested in a professional career as a clinical psychologist. The programme involves both the scientific understanding of people and the application of this knowledge to human psychological problems. The programme would be conducted with the expertise of academics from the universities in Sri Lanka and overseas. Resource persons from other public and private sector organizations in Sri Lanka would also participate.
The programme aims to provide students with essential skills in clinical psychology which include assessment of mental health, psychological, behavioural and systemic issues, drawing from the theory and practice of evidence based approaches. The programme would also impart expertise on psychological therapies in the treatment of diverse mental health issues and illnesses. The Programme emphasizes the development of both clinical and research skills, an essential and critical aspect of a clinical psychologist’s profession.
Foundational knowledge will begin with in-class lectures and case study learning, followed by supervised practical applications in clinical placements. Trainees will be assessed via written examinations, clinical reports, evaluation of clinical work, a research dissertation and viva voce examinations. The programme will consist of three components, including coursework, clinical work and research and will be conducted on a full time basis. Lectures will be conducted at the FGS- Colombo, while clinical work will be at a range of clinical settings located both in and outside Colombo.
Extract from By-Laws of the Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology Program
- To provide postgraduate training to enable trainees to become registered Clinical Psychologists;
- To combine research, academic and clinical training methods in a comprehensive and integrated programme;
- To enable trainees to develop critical thinking, analysis and independent scientific thought through the pursuit of original research;
- To provide experience of working in an active research and clinical environment so as to engender a scientific approach to professional psychological practice;
- To encourage the personal and professional development of trainees as reflective practitioners.
Adult Mental Health and Neuropsychology
MPCP 101 – Psychological therapies
MPCP 102 – Adult psychopathology
MPCP 103 – Clinical neuropsychology
MPCP 104 – Health psychology
MPCP 105 – Working with older people
Child Psychology and Learning Disabilities
MPCP 106 – Child psychology
MPCP 107 – Learning disabilities
Research Methods and Statistics
MPCP 108 – Research and evaluation
MPCP 109 – Statistics
Professional Competencies and Applications in the Sri Lankan context
MPCP 110 – Professional issues
MPCP 111 – Service delivery and consultancy models
MPCP 112 – Applied psychology in a Sri Lankan context
There are 3 components of the course structure.
- Lecture based component
- Clinical / Practical Placement Component
- Research Component
Coursework comprises the 12 modules outlined above. The trainees would have approximately five days of teaching at the FGS-Colombo during the first four months of the programme and thereafter up to two days of lectures or seminars at the FGS-Colombo and three days of clinical training at a given placement usually Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday (based on the activities at the placement) for a period of 20 months. The trainees are required to dedicate their time for the programme as it demands full time commitment from the trainees. The research dissertation will be undertaken towards the end of the first year and students will have approximately 12 months to complete their research.
By-law of MPCP
- Duration: Two years
- Fulltime – Weekdays
- Medium of Instructions: English
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Special/Major/Honours) in Psychology with first or second class honours pass from any university recognized by the University Grants Commission; OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Special/ Major/ Honours) in Psychology with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant/ related field, where both qualifications are from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission; AND
- A good working knowledge of the English language, fluency in at least one of the local languages and satisfactory performance in the selection test and the selection interview.
- Note: relevant clinical/ work experience will be an advantage.
- A person who wishes to apply for the FGS programmes shall forward the application to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, No.35/30, Pro. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07.
- Applications can be downloaded from (fgs.cmb.ac.lk) the faculty website.
- The students will be selected through an interview.
- The next intake will be announced via the website, at the time of calling for applicants.
| Year | Programme Fee | Local Students | Foreign Students |
| Application Fee | LKR 8,000/= | 50 USD | |
| 1st Year | Registration Fee | LKR 7,500/= | 75 USD |
| Course Fee | LKR 475,000/= | 4,750 USD | |
| Library Fee | LKR 1,500/= | 20 USD | |
| Examination Fee | LKR 6,000/= | 75 USD | |
| Refundable- Library Deposit (Optional) |
LKR 5,000/= | ||
| 2nd Year | Registration Fee | LKR 7,500/= | 75 USD |
| Course Fee | LKR 475,000/= | – | |
| Library Fee | LKR 1,500/= | 20 USD | |
| Total Fee (Excluding Refundable Library Deposit & Application Fee) |
LKR 974,000/= | 5,015 USD | |
Course Coordinator
Dr Santushi Amarasuriya
PhD in University of Melbourne, Australia
Email: santushi@med.cmb.ac.lk
Co-Course Coordinator
Ms. S. N. De Fonseka
Email: sachinidef@gmail.com
Course Assistant
Ms. Jayami
Email: mpcp@fgs.cmb.ac.lk
Phone: (+94) 11 205 56 56
