Psychology

Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]

The programme aims to produce students who are capable of:

• Understanding the scientific and dynamic interrelationships between mind and behaviour
• Interpreting theories and concepts from an eclectic perspective
• Applying psychological principles to real life contexts, particularly in health-related settings
• Critically evaluating the development, application and revision of empirical data
• Mastering the process of developing, conducting, analysing, interpreting and disseminating research
• Conducting themselves ethically and professionally while working with clients, other professionals and the community at large

Focus on Health
As noted previously, the programme focuses on preparing students to work in health-related fields or pursue postgraduate studies in psychology, particularly clinical, health or counselling psychology. Students will then opt for an additional specialisation area in either Counselling Psychology or Industrial / Organisational Psychology.

Evidence-Based Practice
Students will be rigorously trained to embrace an evidence-based practice. Throughout the programme, students will be challenged to critically evaluate existing theories, research methods and findings with the aim to foster decision-making based on facts rather than mere intuition or personal opinions.

Communication Skills Training
Having good verbal and written communication skills is essential for all psychologists. IMU graduates will be competent in oral presentation, written communication and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Interdisciplinary Culture
Due to the recent changing needs in healthcare, there is a trend towards multidisciplinary management of health. As a medical institution that trains various medical personnel including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other allied health professionals, IMU provides its psychology students with the environment to experience and appreciate the benefits of interdisciplinary practice. Students enrolled in the psychology programme are given ample opportunities to work with students from other disciplines.

Collaborations with International Universities
IMU is forging meaningful links with a number of international universities to enable credit transfer, staff exchanges and collaborative research opportunities.

International Perspective
Psychology staff come from many countries and are therefore able to inject a unique international perspective into their teaching, enabling IMU students to have a global, multicultural outlook.

Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]

Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials role-plays, debates, discussions, presentations and self-directed learning activities.

The multi-cultural staff teaching this programme are specialised in these areas:

• Developmental Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Criminal Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Organisational Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Sports Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Counselling Psychology

Students will be assessed through:

• Multiple Choice Questions
• Poster Presentations
• Short Answer Questions
• Oral Presentations
• Case studies
• Conducting campaigns
• Essays
• Dissertations

The medium of instruction is English. Students who come from a system of education in which the medium of instruction is not English are strongly recommended to improve their proficiency in English by making their own arrangements to attend additional English Language classes before entering the IMU.

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology degree is awarded by IMU. The partner universities will award their respective degrees to students who transfer to their schools.

The Graduates in Psychology from IMU will be well qualified for professional employment in health management, social research and other human services. They can also pursue further studies towards becoming, for example, a clinical, organisational or forensic psychologist or working in other specialist fields of psychology.

Graduates in psychology from IMU can embark on a wide range of careers. These include:

• Management training in industry and the public sector
• Management consultancy
• Human resources management
• Journalism
• Recruitment consultancy
• Work in the financial sector
• University administration

A large proportion can go on to postgraduate training, leading to professional careers as psychologists in various specialist areas, such as:

• Occupational psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Health psychology
• Counselling psychology
• Educational psychology
• Forensic psychology

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