Admission & Programme Requirements
Admission Requirement
- Undergraduate degrees (2nd class lower and above) from reputable institutions in psychology or social science-related fields.
- Strong interest in helping others, a dedication to lifelong learning, and a commitment to ethical practice, and demonstrable fit with the programme as evidenced through a personal statement.
- Honours graduates from NTU Psychology who are passionate about helping others and who demonstrate a good fit with the programme may be offered direct entry.
- Competitive GPA and demonstrated relevant coursework and/or experience.
- For international applicants whose medium of instruction at the tertiary level was not in English:
- IELTS
- Minimum total score: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- For exams taken before 21 January 2026: Minimum total score: 93
- For exams taken on or after 21 January 2026: Minimum total score: 5.0
- IELTS
The above are minimum admission requirements. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission, as selection is competitive.
Documents Required
Do ensure that you have the complete set of documents ready when submitting your online application.
Applications will be processed only when full set of documents are received.
| Documents | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Application form (completed) |
| 2. | Personal Statement (not more than 500 words) Please submit a personal statement outlining your interest and motivation for applying. Please ensure that the Personal Statement document also clearly includes your track preferences in the following format: 1st Choice:
[Track Specialisation] |
| 3. | One recent passport-sized Photograph |
| 4. | Local applicants: Photocopy of NRIC International applicants: Photocopy of Passport |
| 5. | Photocopy of Employment Pass/Work Permit/Dependent's Pass/LTVP, if any |
| 6. | Photocopy of the original Degree Scroll(s) and original University Transcript(s) must be in English. Please ensure that all Degree Scrolls and University Transcripts include the University's header and/or stamp. |
| 7. | Photocopy of IELTS / TOEFL (for international applicants graduated from universities with non-English medium of instruction. The result should not be more than 2 years from the issued date of the certificate.) |
| 8. | Photocopy of Professional Qualifications/Membership Certificates, if any |
| 9. | Final-year students must provide a letter of certification from the university indicating the anticipated completion date of their studies. |
| 10. | Two academic or professional reference letters (letter of support from previous or current employers and/or teachers)* |
Indicative Timeline
| Applications received | Interview |
|---|---|
| Sept - Dec | Nov - Jan |
| Jan - Feb | By Mar |
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an admissions interview.
- Admission interviews will primarily be conducted via a virtual conference call.
- Successful candidates will be notified of their admission outcome.
- Applicants may check their application status via the “Check Status” option on the NTU Coursework Programme Admissions page. Log in using the email address used in your application to access the portal.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The review and notification timeline may vary based on the information provided in the application, the submission date, and the overall volume of applications received. Applicants should therefore allow approximately two to four months for the review process.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible. As processing times may vary, we appreciate your patience while your application is under review. You may check the status of your application at any time through the application portal.
The programme will be run on a trimester basis. Each academic year is made up of 3 trimester
Trimester Calendar (subjected to changes)
| Trimester | Month |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aug - Oct |
| 2 | Nov - Feb |
| 3 | Mar - May |
Traditional courses of 3 Academic Units (AUs) require 39 contact/instructional hours. MScP Practicum courses will each require a total of 250 hours, inclusive of 45 supervision hours.
Overview of Master of Science in Psychology (MScP)
Students in the MScP programme will enrol in 1 of 4 tracks:
A. Community Health Psychology
B. Neuropsychology
C. Thanatology
D. Forensic Psychology
The programme consists of 12 courses/36 AUs across 3 categories:
A. Foundational Courses (5 courses/15 AUs)
B. Track Specialization Courses (4 courses/12 AUs)
C. Graduation Courses (3 courses/9 AUs)
All students are required to complete 5 common foundational courses.
| Foundational Courses | AUs | |
| PY6001 Mental Health and Psychopathology Across the Lifespan | 3 | |
| PY6002 Evidence- and Policy-Informed Psychological Intervention | 3 | |
| PY6003 Ethical and Multidisciplinary Practice in Psychology | 3 | |
| PY6004 Applied Psychological Research Design | 3 | |
| PY6005 Psychometrics and Assessment | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
Students can select the specialization track most relevant to their aspirations in the first trimester. The offering of tracks would be based on student demand. Whenever necessary, appropriate arrangement will be made to ensure that students are able to pursue their chosen specialisation tracks. In the unlikely event that such arrangement cannot be made and that in an academic year where anyone (or more) specialization track is not offer; students are required to select the specialization tracks that are available to fulfil all programme requirement.
| Track Specialisation Courses | ||
| Community Health Psychology | AUs | |
| PY6101 Chronic and Mental Illness through the Lens of Health Psychology | 3 | |
| PY6102 Community & Digital Approaches to Health and Mental Health | 3 | |
| PY6103 Theories and Techniques of Individual and Social Behavioural Change | 3 | |
| PY6104 Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Physical and Mental Disabilities | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| NeuroPsychology | AUs | |
| PY6301 Advanced Neuropsychology | 3 | |
| PY6302 Developmental Neuropsychology | 3 | |
| PY6303 School Neuropsychology and the Science of Learning | 3 | |
| PY6304 Neuropsychological Assessment and Neuroimaging Techniques | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Thanatology | AUs | |
| PY6401 Loss and Grief Across the Lifespan | 3 | |
| PY6402 Advanced Thanatological Theory & Practice | 3 | |
| PY6403 Grief Therapy & Bereavement Counselling | 3 | |
| PY6404 Spirituality in Thanatology | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Forensic Psychology | AUs | |
| PY6201 Psychology, Crime and Law | 3 | |
| PY6202 Investigative Psychology | 3 | |
| PY6203 Assessment and Treatment of Offenders | 3 | |
| PY6204 Psychology in the Policy Context of National and Global Security | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
Students are required to complete 2 practicums and an Independent Practice Research Study.
| Graduation Courses | AUs | |
| PY6501 Practicum I (250 hours) | 3 | |
| PY6502 Practicum II (250 hours) | 3 | |
| PY6503 Independent Practice Research Study | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 9 | |