PhD Psychology

Program Info

Psychology department at UCP is constantly striving to set higher standards of education by providing an inspirational and resourceful environment to students. After successful launch of BS and MS Psychology, the department started PhD program in Clinical Psychology, which prepares students in teaching, research, and practice in clinical domains of Psychology. After completing their PhD, students will be ready to work in a variety of professional settings e.g., hospitals, prisons, schools, colleges and universities, and in research institutions.

UCP has a focus on implementations of psychology practices, and therefore scholars will be expected to get training at work places i.e., hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation center, special schools and community centers.

Outline

Sr. No.	Program Requirements
1	Minimum Duration	03 Years
2	Maximum Duration	08 Years
3	Minimum Credit Hours	63
4	Degree Completion Requirement	CGPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

Eligibility Criteria

At least 3.00/4.00 CGPA or 60% marks from an annual system in MS Clinical Psychology or equivalent degree in a relevant field

All candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 60% score or a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General, conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 60%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee

Selection Criteria

Weightage of Previous Academic	Weightage of Admission Test	Weightage of the Interview	Total
40%	30%	30%	100%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Program Name: PhD Psychology

Per Credit Hour Fee: 9,570

Admission Fee: 25,000

1st Sem Total Fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 50% PGC Scholarship	1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship 1st Installment with Gilgit-Baltistan 30% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee (incl Admission fee)
139,840	82,420	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	63	627,910

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

Tentative Study Road Map

Semester I

Sr. No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
1	Advance Research Methods	3
2	Elective I*	3
3	Elective II*	3
4	Supervised internship I	3
Total	-	12

Elective I include any one of the given options;

i) Cognitive Behavior Therapy, ii) Rational Emotive Therapy, iii), Family Therapy iv) Art therapy, v) Play Therapy, vi) Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Semester II

Sr. No.	Courses	Cr. Hrs.	Pre-requisites
1	Advance Statistics in Psychology	3	Advanced Statistic in Psychology
2	Elective III**	3	Elective I
3	Supervised Internship II	3	-
Total	-	9	-

Elective III include any of the given options;

Rehabilitation of Addiction, ii) Marital Therapy, iii) School Psychology

Semester III

Sr. No.	Courses	Cr. Hrs.	Pre-requisites
1	Psychometric Assessment	3	-
2	Supervised Internship III	3	-
Total	-	6	-

Semester IV

Sr. No.	Courses	Cr. Hrs.	Pre-requisites
1	Supervised Internship IV	3	-
2	Didactic Analysis	3	-
3	Seminars	-	-
Total	-	6	-

Semester V& VI

Sr. No.	Courses	Cr. Hrs.	Pre-requisites
1	Dissertation	30	-
Total	-	30	-
-	PhD Clinical Psychology Total	12+12 + 3 + 6 + 30 = 63	-

Career Opportunities

Educational institutions often employ psychologists in positions other than teaching, such as counseling, testing, research, and administration.

The government often employs psychologists as healthcare practitioners to work in public hospitals, clinics and other settings. Those who work in healthcare often work in the offices of mental health practitioners, physicians, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, and private hospitals.

After several years of experience, some psychologists, usually those with doctoral degrees, can enter private practice or set up private research or consulting firms.

In addition to the previously mentioned jobs, many psychologists held faculty positions at colleges and universities and as high school psychology teachers.

Many psychologists work in research positions in various subfields of psychology. Some additional areas of employment include community service agencies, special schools and positions in industrial/organizational psychology. Psychologists also work in business as managers, consultants, and marketing researchers. Psychologists also provides their services in the field of Army and Police.

Criteria for Award of Degree

CGPA of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00