PSY5402 Research methods in clinical psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY5402 Research methods in clinical psychology is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before PSY5402
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY5402
2 units list PSY5402 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6047.
Overview
In this unit you will learn the fundamental and essential skills, as well as state-of-the-art knowledge required for rigorous and effective research within the field of clinical psychology. The unit aims to teach you foundational concepts and practical techniques that are associated with designing, conducting and analysing clinical psychology research. You will learn about the application and implications of evidence based research in clinical psychology, with an emphasis on cultural relevance.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Annotated bibliography (1,500 words)Written30%
- Research proposal (2,500 words)Written55%
- Oral presentation of research proposal (10 mins presentation plus Q&A)Presentation15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the research methodologies used in clinical psychology, including those used for evaluation of psychological practice
- 2
Critically evaluate theories and research in clinical psychology
- 3
Apply ethical, legal and professional principles and practices in clinical psychology research
- 4
Develop valid and reliable assessments in clinical psychology
- 5
Design a research project that addresses an issue in clinical psychology
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
Contact hours for students:
3-hr workshop per week
Additional requirements for students:
Independent study including preparation, research activities, engaging with the literature to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Azimeh Jafari Sadr
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Azimeh Jafari Sadr
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY5402?
PSY5402 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY5402?
PSY5402 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including PSY5407 and PSY5410.
When is PSY5402 offered?
In 2027, PSY5402 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is PSY5402?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PSY5402 have an exam?
No. PSY5402 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027