Diploma in Psychology and Counseling (DPC) is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to help individuals overcome their immediate problems and also to equip them to meet future problems. Students will also be equipped to construct an understanding of human behavior that integrates both environmental (e.g., social, development) and biological/cognitive (e.g., genes, brain) influences.

Programme Name:        Diploma in Psychology and Counseling

MNQF level:                   5

Duration:                         1 year

Credits:                            120

Entry Requirements:

• 2 passes (minimum E grade in GCE A’ Level and minimum C grade in HSC) in GCE A’ Level/HSC, OR
• Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field

Programme Structure:

1. Introduction to Psychology
2. Biological Psychology
3. Developmental Psychology
4. Cognitive Psychology
5. Behavioural Psychology
6. Counseling Theory
7. Abnormal Psychology I
8. Social Psychology

Faculty/Centre: Faculty of Health Science