BS PROGRAM

What are the admission requirements?

FA/F.Sc. from an HEC recognized institution or A-level from an English educational system or equivalent from other foreign systems. Minimum 2nd division. Scoring 60% marks in an in-house written test by the department.

Do you have psychology entrance test and interview?

Yes, appearing and scoring 60% marks in an in-house written test by the department. Entrance test will be computerized. The test will be mix of general knowledge, Math and English. There will be no interview required for the passing students.

What kind of scholarships are available?

You can look for merit scholarship. PGS fee concession and other discounts like kinship and disabled. Details of these scholarships, concessions and discounts is provided in the prospectus.

Can I transfer credits from another university?

Yes, if it is HEC recognized. You can transfer up to half the degree credit hours, if the courses match the ones in the UCP roadmap.

What kinds of courses will I be studying in this degree?

In first year, you will be taking generic level mixed courses. From 2nd year onwards you will taking immediate level psychology courses. In third year, you will be studying core courses and in last year, you will be having specialized courses.

Apart from courses what other graduation requirements are there?

Internship, VIS(volunteer in service) thesis or additional courses.

How long does it usually take to complete your program?

Students typically take 4 years to finish their under graduation program.

What facilities are available in the university for me as a psychology student?

As psychology students you will be having open access to scientific journals and psychology lab with diagnostic and assessment tools.

What extracurricular activities are there to experience?

UCP offer many societies where students can showcase their talents in drama, singing, debating and others but Psychology department hosts psychology society run by the patron Momina Nayyer. The objective of the society is to enhance d awareness of psychology subject through seminars and workshops. Notable personalities are invited as guest speakers to talk in these seminars and workshops. Psychology society also arranges ‘mental health week’ annually with a special theme to combat contemporary psychological ills. Moreover, psychology department also hosts ‘counseling camp’ annually where senior students read personalities through assessment tools and give counseling to the one’s in need.

What is the atmosphere like within the department?

The spirit of the department is collegial and collaborative, not competitive. Students and faculty members often work together on research ideas and offer feedback and suggestions on projects.

MS PROGRAM

How can I get admission in the MS Clinical Psychology program?

Prospective students need a M.Sc. or BS (Hons), with a psychology major or minor and a minimum of 2nd division or 2.5 CGPA.

Is an entry test and interview required to gain admission in this program?

Yes, appearing and scoring 60% marks in an in-house written test by the department. Entrance test will be computerized. The test will be subject specific. There will also be an interview required for the passing students. Additionally, passing score from GAT general test is also required.

Are there scholarships available to students applying for graduate programs?

You can look for merit scholarship. PGS fee concession and other discounts like kinship and disabled. Details of these scholarships, concessions and discounts is provided in the prospectus.

Is it possible to transfer into the program with partial credit from another university?

Yes, if it is HEC recognized. You can transfer up to half the degree credit hours, if the courses match the ones in the UCP roadmap.

Are there any other graduation requirements besides the coursework?

Clinical placements in hospitals and clinics arranged by the department itself which will provide practical experience and exposure of psychiatric disorders to the students. Apart from clinical placements students have to do 6 credit hour Thesis.

What is the typical amount of time needed to complete this program?

Students typically take 2 years to finish their graduation program.

Are there any special facilities available to psychology graduate students?

As psychology students you will be having open access to scientific journals and psychology lab with diagnostic and assessment tools.

Are there any extracurricular societies or activities open to me as a graduate student?

UCP offer many societies where students can showcase their talents in drama, singing, debating and others but Psychology department hosts psychology society run by the patron Momina Nayyer. The objective of the society is to enhance d awareness of psychology subject through seminars and workshops. Notable personalities are invited as guest speakers to talk in these seminars and workshops. Psychology society also arranges ‘mental health week’ annually with a special theme to combat contemporary psychological ills. Moreover, psychology department also hosts ‘counseling camp’ annually where senior students read personalities through assessment tools and give counseling to the one’s in need.

What is the atmosphere like within the department?

The spirit of the department is collegial and collaborative, not competitive. Students and faculty members often work together on research ideas and offer feedback and suggestions on projects.