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The IMU Master of Counselling focuses on developing counsellors with professional attitude, knowledge, skills and competencies in the areas of counselling practice and research.
Master of Counselling
This programme provides practical skills training on par with local and international standards for graduates of the programme to take up leadership positions in the fields of counselling, teaching, research and management.
The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and fulfils the requirement standards established by the Malaysian professional counselling body; the Malaysian Board of Counsellors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia).
Hence, the graduates of the programme will be eligible to apply for registration with the Malaysian Board of Counsellors.
Key Facts
Why Study Master of Counselling at IMU?
An Established Private Healthcare University
IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education.
IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/2019 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.
Specialty Training
To cater to the diverse population with specific needs, students will be offered areas of specialised training to focus on, which includes Marriage and Family Counselling, Crisis, Trauma and Grief Counselling, or Expressive Art Therapy.
Serving the Community
To enhance the learning experience, students will be participating in IMU Cares Community projects related to mental health activities such as counselling, psychoeducation, assessments and other activities to promote mental wellness.
Multidisciplinary Learning
To increase the ability to support clients, students will work closely with different healthcare professionals to co-construct an intervention plan with clients’ best interests.
Platform to Practise
To enhance the practical learning experience, students will have the opportunity to practise in the IMU Healthcare Clinic and established centres with close supervision of qualified counsellors and psychologists. This will provide students with an up-close experience to help clients in an integrated healthcare setting.
Programme Structure
To strengthen students’ learning, the programme incorporates role-play, group discussion, case-based scenario and reflective practice as part of the curriculum. The following is the list of modules offered
ASSESSMENT
The IMU Master of Counselling programme uses both continuous and final assessments in assessing students. Most of the modules employ continuous assessment with a variety of assessment methods including practical skills evaluation, reflective writing, self-evaluation, critique report etc. As for the final assessment, students will go through tests which focus on evaluating students’ critical thinking as well as competency in theory application.
Entry Requirement
| A. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS | B. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
Applicants are required to have obtained:
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For Malaysian Students Not applicable |
For International Students
The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:
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Note
Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes.
Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information
Application and Registration Fees
| Fee | Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 150 | 500 | |
| Registration Fee | 1,100 | 3,400 | |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Student Association Fee per Semester | 40 | 40 | |
Fee Structure
Malaysian Student
| Study Mode | No. of Credit Hour | Fee per Credit Hour (RM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 54 | 1,020 | |
International Student
| Study Mode | No. of Credit Hour | Fee per Credit Hour (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 54 | 1,121 |
Views from Our Community
Priscilla Edna Moreira
Student, Master of Counselling
The learning I have experienced has been very rich and meaningful as I continuously gain more insight into the human experience. This experience has allowed me to go through the process of a deeper sense of awareness as I learn more about myself and my family of origin. I feel more ready to embrace myself and others gently and authentically.
Derrick Ching Wei Chean
Student, Master of Counselling
Upon completing two semesters in Master of Counselling, I am surprised with the number of skills and knowledge I have gained throughout my journey, not just towards becoming a professional counsellor but also as a person. Knowing there will be more challenges ahead, I am prepared to give my best in order to serve the public in the near future.
Tan Su Wen
Student, Master of Counselling
I have witnessed my tremendous growth, which comes linearly in both personal and professional aspects. My awareness of introspection and ability to build connections with people has improved vastly and were reflected during my practice in counselling skills. While the journey has been bumpy at times, the support gained from my beloved classmates and lecturers have become my primary strength to proceed further. Although my journey in becoming a professional counsellor still has a long way to go, I hope my continuous practice and learning allows me to provide better services to the community in the near future.
Lim Shuang Ao
Student, Master of Counselling
For me, the Master of Counselling is a journey sailing in the uncharted sea. I am humbled and amazed by all the things I am learning and yet to be learned. This programme is more than just getting me equipped with knowledge and skills to be a professional counsellor; it also allows me to learn more about myself, human and life. Although there are no standard answers to many of the topics I am learning, in my opinion, knowing what I do not know is already a great step, and we can only progress by acknowledging our ignorance; as Socrates said, “True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing".
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A Word from the Programme Director
A/PROF NICOLE CHEN LEE PING
Associate Professor and Programme Director
BCouns (UM), MCouns (UM), PhD Couns (UM), KB, PA
“The IMU Master of Counselling aims to equip students with counselling skills to become a licensed professional counsellor. Apart from gaining knowledge from the core modules, the programme offers choices of training in various specialities including marriage and family counselling, crisis, trauma and grief counselling, and expressive art therapy. This training equips graduates additional practical skills and advanced knowledge to work with clients from diverse populations.”