Academic Programs

Program Objectives

The M. Phil Psychology program will prepare its participants for a broad spectrum of careers spanningacademic, public, private, and non-profit institutions and organizations. Even though this program isprimarily geared towards those who are pursuing research and teaching careers, it is also designed to expandcareer prospects in several other fields that required expertise in applied psychology and related areas. Ourgraduates with this degree may choose to take up career in Teaching or Research. They would have a fairchance of getting a job in Psych-Counselling settings and other applied areas of psychology. They can beemployed as Psychometrician / Psychologist in Human Resource settings, armed forces, Inter ServicesSelection Board, Public Service Commission, and in other private sectors, such as national and internationalNGOs.

Admission Criteria

1. 16 Years of formal education(M.Sc. in Psychology, applied Psychology or BS (4 years) in 

Psychology, Applied Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Psychology) with no more than one second division or less than 2.50 CGPA throughout the academic career.

• No third division in entire academic career.
• Pass any of the following with 50% marks:

1. GRE / GAT / NTS (General); or
2. Admission Interview by UMT Graduate Admission Committee

• Minimum 50% marks in previous degree in case of annual system or 2.50/4.0 CGPA in case of semester system in the degree awarding institution for admission in UMT MS programs.
• Fulfilled the minimum criteria of HEC for admission in MS program. Meet the specific eligibility criteria, if any, of the department / school concerned.
• In case of an equivalent foreign qualification, an equivalent certificate from Higher Education Commission is mandatory.
• In case the foreign degree/transcript is in any language other than English or Urdu, an officially translated copy of the degree/transcript is mandatory.
• An officially translated copy is the one verified by the degree awarding institution, respective foreign ministry or an authorized public notary.