This degree program of MPhil in Psychology aims to train psychologists proficient in scientific knowledge using a balance among several academic endeavors, including: scientific research, on-site training and practice, professional development, and community engagement.
MPhil in Psychology is a 2-year comprehensive degree program, which is primarily a Research Degree. It offers different areas of specialization including forensic, cognitive neuroscience, and psychometrics emphasizing on the theoretical as well as the practical application of psychological principles in the field of Psychology with respect to the chosen area of specialization.
This program provides high-quality education and training in the areas of Psychology and helps the participants to cultivate a deep understanding for research and ethics pertaining to it. The competitive and high-quality MPhil Psychology degree program covers an array of subjects and issues that are not only captivating but are also the requirement of this new era. The program's main focus is cultivating an academically rich environment and it keenly mentors’ students to engage in solution-focused research regarding indigenous issues.
This program assists participants in their personal and professional life segments and provides them with an updated knowledge base, high-quality professional skills, ethics, and credible research skills. Additionally, it helps the participants to strengthen and contribute meaningfully to the science of Psychology through research and community work at the regional, national, and international levels by choosing their area of specialization.
This MPhil program is in line with the present-day research, professional and academic requirements, it prepares the young intellectuals into groomed professionals equipped with current knowledge trends and skills to compete in the competitive and fast-paced professional market. Furthermore, it ensures the provision of a high-quality academic environment for the students and helps them to emphasize the implementation of knowledge to meet everyday challenges.
Keeping in view the current socio-economic conditions in Pakistan, it is immensely important to provide facilities in higher education institutions, especially in universities to prepare psychologists to conduct high level research in the field of psychology. Sharing the NUMS mission, the MPhil degree program in Psychology aims to strengthen the tradition of research and investigation for the benefit of society and development of models with competitive edge. The degree program will initially offer specialization courses in Forensic Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Psychometrics and will later expand to other areas of applied psychological sciences.
The program will facilitate students as mentioned below:
Psychology has an enormous scope in Pakistan. Considering present day social and economic pressures on one hand and global and millennium demands on the other hand, there is a dire need of Psychology professionals in Pakistan with indigenous solutions and management. Over the years, Psychology has become a well-recognized subject with applicability in different sects of population. Thus, Pakistan with its multitude of problems can benefit enormously from trained psychologists for individual and societal development. Career opportunity may include:
Merit computation for graduate program shall be as follows:
Pakistani/Foreign |
Weightage |
Previous Academic Score (s) |
25% |
NUMS Entry test |
50% |
Interview |
25% |
Total |
100% |
Session |
Tentative Date |
Admission Open |
19 Dec 2022/ Monday |
Last Date to Apply Online |
6 Jan 2023/ Friday |
Apply Online with Late Fee |
20 Jan 2023/ Friday |
NUMS entry test |
Thursday 26 Jan 2023 |
Interview |
Tuesday 31 Jan 2023 |
Display of 1st Merit List |
Friday 3 Feb 2023 |
Commencement of Course |
Monday 20 Feb 2023 |
Fee Structure |
MPhil Psychology |
Tuition Fee (Examination Fee Included) |
60,000 |
Admission Fee |
10,000 |
Registration Fee |
5,000 |
Sub Total |
15,000 |
Security (Refundable) |
10,000 |