M.A. Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Program
About the M.A. Clinical Psychology programme
Programme Overview
M.A. Clinical Psychology prepares you to understand the mind and help people through mental-health, developmental and neurological challenges. It is a postgraduate programme in the School of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at St. Mary's University (SMRU), Hyderabad — a UGC-recognised private university on a residential campus at Deshmukhi, near Ramoji Film City, and runs for 2 Years. You can apply with Bachelor's in Psychology or any discipline with psychology as a paper with 50%+ marks. The current fee, intake and scholarship terms are confirmed with you at admissions counselling.
This postgraduate track focuses on mastering complex diagnostic protocols and evidence-based psychotherapy techniques through intensive fieldwork. You will gain proficiency in managing specialized patient cases and designing psychological intervention programs that address severe psychopathology in diverse clinical settings.
What Students Study
You study psychological assessment, developmental and abnormal psychology, counselling and behavioural intervention, rehabilitation psychology, research methods, and professional ethics.
Learning Experience
You gain supervised counselling practice, work in psychological-assessment labs, build case studies, and complete community and clinical placements.
Key Information
Duration
2 Years
Level
PG Program
Eligibility
Bachelor's in Psychology or any discipline with psychology as a paper with 50%+ marks
Annual Fee
Published at official admissions counselling — call the admissions office.
Intake / Batch Status
Confirmed during admissions counselling
Admission Route
Apply online, then complete admissions counselling to confirm eligibility and your seat. No entrance exam is currently announced; any future test is published only through an official university notice.
Please contact the admissions office for the latest programme-wise fee, intake, eligibility, and admissions guidance.

Recognition & Verification
Degree awarded by St. Mary's University, a UGC 2(f) recognized university. Eligibility for further regulated professional pathways should be verified through the applicable statutory council and published university documents. Where a professional council approval applies to this programme, it is published on the Approvals & Recognitions page.
Career & Higher Study Pathways
Prepares you for lead consulting roles in mental health services and faculty positions, with a focus on delivering specialized clinical care in high-pressure medical and social welfare environments.
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