Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology
Macau, Macau
Master degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
13 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
MOP 174,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 3 January 2026 – 13 March 2026 (2nd batch application period)
** non-local students | local students: MOP 97,800
The Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology Programme is based on the scientist-practitioner model of training and will provide both academic and clinical training, enabling graduates of this programme to be able to practice as psychotherapist in Macau. Training components of the programme involve coursework, research dissertation, and practicum in various placement settings.
- Applicants for the MSocSc in Clinical Psychology programme must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Outstanding applicants from world-renowned universities who possess a Bachelor’s degree not in psychology but in a related field may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology must complete at least 6 fundamental undergraduate courses stipulated in the “Accredited Criteria for Psychotherapist Professions” during their MSocSc in Clinical Psychology for the psychotherapist registration, before obtaining the Master’s degree. Completion of the undergraduate courses after the Master’s degree will not be accepted.
In order to welcome more outstanding international students to pursue their studies at UM, the University has established the International Student Scholarship, which provides tuition and accommodation fee waivers for the awardees during their normal period of study (subject to annual continuation).
Students who have studied in an elementary/primary school, high/secondary school or higher institution outside China (i.e. outside mainland China, Macao SAR, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan region) will be prioritised.
International Student Scholarship (admitted in AY26/27 and onward)
Eligibility
International applicants of full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
- valid foreign passport holders; and
- fulfil the admission requirements of the respective degree programme.
Eligibility excludes those admitted through the Joint Admission Examination for Macao's Four Higher Education Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Master’s Degree Scholarship Package
Type A Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
- Half teaching assistantship (MOP 4,000/month)
Type B Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
Type C Scholarship:
- International tuition differential waiver (awardees pay the local student tuition rate)
Duration of Scholarship (Bachelor’s and Master’s Scholarship)
The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee’s satisfactory academic performance.
International Student Scholarship (admitted in or before AY25/26)
Eligibility
International applicants of full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes (excluding executive degree programmes) of UM who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
- valid foreign passport holders; and
- fulfill the admission requirements of the respective degree programme.
Eligibility excludes those admitted through the Joint Admission Examination for Macao's Four Higher Education Institutions.
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of Honours College certificate programme fee (if applicable)
- 100% waiver of Minor Programme tuition fee (if applicable)
- 100% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Bachelor’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of Honours College certificate programme fee (if applicable)
- 50% waiver of Minor Programme tuition fee (if applicable)
- 50% waiver of Residential College accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Master’s Degree Scholarship Package
Full Scholarship:
- 100% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 100% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Half Scholarship:
- 50% waiver of Master’s Degree Programme tuition fee
- 50% waiver of on-campus accommodation fee (shared bedroom)
Duration of Scholarship (Bachelor’s and Master’s Scholarship)
The Scholarship is granted for the normal period of study, with its continuation from year to year subject to a successful annual review of the awardee’s satisfactory academic performance.
UM PhD Scholarship (for applicants of PhD degree programmes)
UM provides the UM PhD Scholarship to attract excellent students from around the world to pursue their PhD studies at UM. This scholarship is managed by the Graduate School.
- Describe the theoretical background and knowledge foundations to work as competent professional clinical psychologists.
- Describe basic principles of clinical assessment in the evaluation of psychological disorders with reference to appropriate tools, established practices, and relevant international classification systems.
- Design, implement and evaluate appropriate evidence-based interventions across a variety of client populations, using a range of modalities that are informed by case formulation and diagnosis.
- Conduct high-quality independent research on psychological phenomena.
- Communicate effectively across a wide range of client populations, colleagues and other professionals, using a variety of formats to function empathically within and across diverse populations.
- Apply entry-level capabilities required for ethical, practicing clinical psychologists in tandem with professional and personal skills needed for ongoing evaluations and enhancements of their professional development.
Graduates are suitable for employment as Psychotherapist or Clinical Psychologists in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, hospitals, other government departments, non-government organizations, voluntary agencies and private practice. Graduates will also have the background needed to pursue advanced training and degrees in the field.
Compulsory Courses
- Psychological Assessment: Cognitive Abilities
- Psychological Assessment: Neuropsychology
- Psychological Assessment: Personality/Emotion
- Psychotherapy: Psychoanalysis Therapy
- Psychotherapy: Humanistic Therapy
- Psychotherapy: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Psychotherapy: Family Therapy
- Psychopathology
- Ethical Issues in Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Health Psychology
- Psychopharmacology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Selected Topics in Human Development and Mental Health
- Advances and Trends in Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Practicum & Supervision I
- Clinical Practicum & Supervision II
- Clinical Practicum & Supervision III
- Thesis


